Payroll & Benefits Specialist

CADY • Alpharetta, GA

1d • $50,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of weekly and bi-weekly payroll for salaried, hourly, and contract employees. This role ensures adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as internal policies and procedures. This position plays a critical role in maintaining payroll accuracy by managing timecard reviews, data entry, reconciliations, and payroll adjustments. The Payroll & Benefits Specialist also partners with employees and finance to resolve discrepancies, respond to payroll-related inquiries, and support reporting, audits, and continuous process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

• Experience processing payroll in a high-volume, hourly workforce environment
• Strong knowledge of payroll procedures, wage and hour laws, and basic compliance requirements
• Experience with multi-state payroll and tax processing preferred
• Familiarity with Paycom HRIS or similar payroll systems is a plus
• Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and basic formulas/functions
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail)
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and calculations
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve payroll issues
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to support employees and respond to payroll inquiries.
• High degree of discretion and ability to handle confidential information
• Working knowledge of benefits administration, including COBRA, leave management, and benefit deductions/payroll integration
• Customer-service mindset with a focus on supporting employees and internal partners
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field preferred
• Payroll certification (e.g., FPC or CPP) is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll transactions accurately and on schedule, including salaries, hourly wages, bonuses, commissions, garnishments, taxes, benefits, and other deductions
• Enters and maintains payroll data, including new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, and other employee updates.
• Reviews and reconciles timekeeping data, ensuring accuracy of hours, approvals, and adjustments prior to payroll processing.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and company policies.
• Prepares and maintains payroll records, reports, and documentation to support audits and reporting requirements.
• Supports payroll system updates and recommends process improvements when needed.
• Processes payroll cycles, including paychecks, direct deposits, and pay cards.
• Assists with processing PTO, bonuses, reimbursements, and benefit-related payroll items (HSA/FSA, deductions, etc.).
• Researches and resolves payroll discrepancies, including missing or incorrect pay issues.
• Processes off-cycle payrolls and manual checks as needed.
• Ensures proper setup of employee earnings, deductions, and tax configurations.
• Supports year-end activities, including W-2 preparation and reporting support.
• Assists with multi-state tax updates and payroll compliance requirements.
• Responds to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive payroll and employee information.
• Supports audits by gathering and providing payroll documentation.
• Assists with basic HRIS updates and People Operations projects as needed after payroll processing.
• Reviews and audits benefit deductions to ensure accuracy and proper payroll integration.
• Assists employees with benefit-related questions, including eligibility, coverage, and deductions.
• Supports open enrollment processes, including system setup, employee communications, and data validation.
• Assists with COBRA administration and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Supports leave of absence tracking and benefits continuation, including coordination with payroll for deductions and arrears.
• Maintains accurate benefit records and ensures compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Assists with benefits reporting, audits, and documentation as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED