Payroll & Benefits Specialist

CADY•Alpharetta, GA

2d•$50,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist is responsible for accurately and promptly processing weekly and bi-weekly payroll for salaried, hourly, and contract employees. The role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and company policies, and supports payroll processing through timecard review, data entry, adjustments, and reconciliations. The specialist partners with employees and finance to resolve discrepancies, respond to inquiries, support payroll reporting and audits, and improve payroll accuracy and efficiency. The position also supports benefits-related payroll items, employee data updates, multi-state tax requirements, year-end reporting, and basic HRIS updates and People Team projects after payroll processing. It is based at CADY’s Innovation Center in Alpharetta, Georgia, and is listed as full-time with a salary range of $50,000 to $65,000 per year.

Requirements

Experience processing payroll in a high-volume, hourly workforce environment.
Strong knowledge of payroll procedures, wage and hour laws, and basic compliance requirements.
Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and basic formulas and functions.
Proficiency with Google Workspace, including Docs, Sheets, and Gmail.
High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and calculations.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to research and resolve payroll issues.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills and ability to support employees and respond to payroll inquiries.
High degree of discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
Strong knowledge of benefits, COBRA, and leave.
Customer-service mindset focused on supporting employees and internal partners.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with multi-state payroll and tax processing.
Familiarity with Paycom HRIS or similar payroll systems.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
Payroll certification such as FPC or CPP.

Responsibilities

Process payroll accurately and on schedule for salaried, hourly, and contract employees, including wages, bonuses, commissions, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
Enter and maintain payroll data, including new hires, terminations, pay-rate changes, and other employee updates.
Review and reconcile timekeeping data, including hours, approvals, and adjustments, before payroll processing.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and company policies.
Prepare and maintain payroll records, reports, and documentation for audits and reporting requirements.
Support payroll system updates and recommend process improvements.
Process paychecks, direct deposits, and pay cards.
Assist with PTO, bonuses, reimbursements, and benefit-related payroll items, including HSA/FSA and deductions.
Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, including missing or incorrect pay.
Process off-cycle payrolls and manual checks as needed.
Ensure employee earnings, deductions, and tax configurations are set up correctly.
Support year-end activities, including W-2 preparation and reporting.
Assist with multi-state tax updates and payroll compliance requirements.
Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive payroll and employee information.
Support audits by gathering and providing payroll documentation.
Assist with basic HRIS updates and People Team projects after payroll processing.
Maintain records for employees on leave and collect arrears.