Payroll & Benefits Administrator
About The Position
LCPtracker is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Payroll & Benefits Administrator to join our Human Resources team. This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll and supporting the administration of employee benefits programs. The Payroll & Benefits Administrator serves as a key resource for employees regarding payroll, benefits, and related compliance matters while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and accuracy. This position works closely with Human Resources, Finance, and Accounting to ensure payroll and benefits processes are administered efficiently and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. While payroll and benefits administration are the primary responsibilities, additional HR-related duties may be assigned as business needs require, including onboarding, recruiting support, HR coordination, and special projects.
Requirements
- Minimum of three (3) years of payroll administration experience.
- Minimum of three (3) years of HR, payroll, benefits, or related administrative experience.
- Experience processing payroll for 200+ employees.
- Working knowledge of payroll taxes, wage and hour laws, and benefits administration.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience with Paycom or a similar HRIS/payroll system.
- California Payroll Experience
- Experience supporting multi-state payroll operations.
Responsibilities
- Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
- Review, validate, and audit payroll data, including hours worked, earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefit contributions.
- Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, timekeeping issues, and employee payroll inquiries.
- Ensure payroll records are accurate and maintained in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
- Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and related documentation.
- Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and auditing.
- Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability plans, and retirement benefits.
- Process benefit enrollments, terminations, and qualifying life event changes.
- Maintain employee benefit records and ensure data accuracy within HRIS systems.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit questions and issue resolution.
- Coordinate with benefits brokers and vendors regarding eligibility, billing, and plan administration.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and benefits regulations.
- Conduct payroll and benefits audits to maintain data integrity and compliance.
- Assist with reporting requirements and documentation related to payroll, benefits, and HR compliance initiatives.
- Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll, compensation, benefits, and personnel information.
- Assist with HR projects and process improvement initiatives from planning through implementation.
- Support onboarding and offboarding processes as needed.
- Provide administrative support for HR programs, recruiting activities, and employee communications.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Phantom Stock
- 401k Plan with up to 4% company match
- Medical Benefits (Health, Vision and Dental)
- Life Insurance (company paid)
- Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability (company paid)
- Employee discounts and perks program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
