Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Balls Foods•Mission, KS

4d•$18 - $22

About The Position

Balls Foods is seeking a detail-oriented, service-driven Payroll and Benefits Administrator to support payroll operations and benefits administration for its large, multi-location workforce. The role supports accurate and compliant payroll, benefits administration, HR systems, and teammate service, helping teammates navigate benefits and compensation programs. The administrator executes payroll and benefits processes, maintains compliance and HRIS data, produces reports, supports leave programs and annual enrollment, and responds to teammate inquiries. The role also partners with benefits vendors and the HR Director, contributes to system enhancements and process improvements, and supports broader HR initiatives while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Requirements

Associate's degree with at least 1 year of payroll and benefits experience, or a high school diploma with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Experience administering payroll and benefits within a large, multi-location organization.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local wage and hour laws and regulations.
Hands-on experience with payroll and HRIS systems.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Paylocity or similar platforms.
Experience supporting union or collective bargaining environments.
Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Execute accurate, timely, full-cycle payroll processing for a large, multi-location workforce.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, internal policies, and union contract provisions.
Calculate and process payroll taxes, benefits deductions, and other required withholdings.
Conduct payroll audits and validations before final processing.
Complete payroll batch updates and system transactions accurately.
Administer health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, and wellness benefits in alignment with company plans and collective bargaining agreements.
Support leave of absence programs, including FMLA and short- and long-term disability.
Coordinate annual open enrollment, including scheduling, communications, and presentations at store locations.
Serve as a primary contact for payroll and benefits inquiries and provide timely, professional, solution-oriented support.
Partner with benefits vendors to resolve teammate questions and issues.
Maintain accurate HRIS records for new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and deductions for support office and field teammates.
Generate and distribute payroll and benefits reports for accuracy and HR and Finance needs.
Maximize payroll and HRIS system capabilities to support data integrity and operational efficiency.
Partner with the HR Director on system enhancements that reduce manual processes and strengthen internal controls.
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve payroll and benefits processes.
Participate in team meetings, trainings, and cross-functional initiatives.
Support special projects and organizational priorities as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection standards when handling sensitive teammate information.
Perform other duties as assigned.