Payroll & Benefits Specialist (47822)

Capitol Bridge Health Services•Arlington, VA

10d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Capitol Bridge Health Services (CBHS) offers contact center solutions, services, staffing, and operational support within the health care industry. We are an SBA-certified woman-owned and HUBZone small business. CBHS is an employee-first company that has successfully placed thousands of people in meaningful and fulfilling positions, and we are driven to help build careers for our employees. We firmly believe that our teams drive the success of the company. With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating, and financially rewarding opportunities. We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join our team at our Arlington, VA office. This role is an excellent opportunity for a professional who possesses a high level of analytical rigor and a bachelor’s degree. You will serve as the technical bridge between payroll processing and benefits administration, ensuring data integrity across systems such as Unanet and Paycom while maintaining a seamless financial experience for our employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related business field.
Strong proficiency in Excel is required to handle complex reconciliations and data auditing.
A high degree of accuracy is essential for managing payroll and benefit deductions.
Ability to quickly master specialized software.
Must be able to commute to our Arlington VA office.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with Unanet and Paycom is a significant preference but not required for a candidate with strong technical skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary backup for full-cycle payroll processing to ensure consistent and timely employee compensation.
Facilitate seasonal new hire onboarding by setting up new users, assigning them to the correct projects, and configuring their accrual plans for benefits such as sick paid leave and paid time off.
Accurately enter and update garnishments, process PTO payouts, and maintain Vacation Buy tracking.
Assist with time sheet corrections and manage reassignment updates within Unanet, including specialized limited-service roles.
Manage and update all employee benefit elections and data within the Paycom platform.
Perform monthly benefits reconciliations, including HSA and FSA reconciliations for Non-SCA (Service Contract Act) employees.
Identify and resolve benefits variances by communicating directly with insurance vendors.
Conduct regular audits to ensure 401k contribution percentages are correct and verify that new earnings codes calculate accurately within the system.
Prepare and manage Health & Welfare (H&W) and Leave of Absence (LOA) reporting.