Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Omni Fiber LLC•Mason, OH

About The Position

The Payroll and Benefits Administrator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of multi-state payroll, administration of employee benefit programs, and coordination of new hire onboarding and orientation activities. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations across multiple jurisdictions, serves as a trusted resource for employees, and partners with HR, Finance, and external vendors to support a positive and compliant employee experience.

Requirements

Associate's in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum three years of experience processing multi-state payroll and administering employee benefits
Working knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations and benefit compliance (FLSA, ERISA, ACA, COBRA, state tax laws, etc.)
Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (e.g. ADP, UKG)
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
High attention to detail with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent presentation skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration
Payroll or HR certification (CPP, FPC, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) preferred

Responsibilities

Process accurate and timely multi-state payroll, including wages, deductions, taxes, bonuses, and adjustments
Maintain and audit employee payroll and HRIS data to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance across jurisdictions
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, tax, and wage-and-hour regulations, including multi-state requirements
Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, retirement, FSA/HSA, and other voluntary benefits
Coordinate benefits enrollment, open enrollment, qualifying life events, and terminations
Lead new hire onboarding activities, including payroll setup, benefits enrollment, and employee orientation sessions
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to payroll, taxes, and benefits
Reconcile payroll and benefits invoices and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal partners
Prepare payroll reports, audits, and required filings, including multi-state year-end processes such as W-2s
Partner with HR and Finance to support process improvements, audits, and HR initiatives as needed