Payroll and Benefits Specialist

HealthEZ • Edina, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Payroll & Benefits Specialist plays a central role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, while also managing the company’s benefits programs with precision and care. This position blends technical payroll expertise with a people-first HR mindset, supporting employees throughout the full lifecycle of compensation and benefits.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of payroll and/or benefits administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and benefits compliance.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems, preferably with Paycom Payroll System
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or related field.
• Experience in a multi-state payroll environment.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payrolls for all employees with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Ensure 401(k) files for bi-weekly payroll and accurately sent to administrator
• Maintain payroll records, including new hires, terminations, promotions, leaves of absence and pay changes.
• Audit timekeeping data and resolve discrepancies with managers and employees.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
• Prepare payroll reports for Leaders as needed
• Manage year-end payroll tasks, including W-2 distribution and tax filings.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans.
• Coordinate open enrollment, benefits changes, and employee education sessions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding benefits questions and issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate benefits records and ensure timely enrollment and termination processing in the HRIS Benefit Platform
• Work with vendors and brokers to manage plan updates, billing, and compliance.
• Assist with 401(k) and SOC audits annually
• Coordinate interviews and background checks for applicants and new hires

Benefits

• health benefits
• retirement plan (401k)
• paid time away
• paid leaves (including paid parental leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees