Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Mashburn•Atlanta, GA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely administration of payroll and employee benefits programs, including the company's 401(k) plan. This role supports a diverse population of salaried and hourly employees across headquarters, retail locations, and the distribution center. The specialist also serves as a key liaison to the Accounting team providing regular payroll reports and payroll-related reconciliations to support month end closing activities. In addition, this position plays an essential role in maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations and in supporting annual audits related to payroll, workers' compensation, and the company's retirement plan. This role is based in our Atlanta, GA Headquarters and requires in-office work five days a week.

Requirements

A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in benefits and payroll administration, including 401k management.
Experience with HRIS and payroll platforms .
Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll processing and relevant labor laws.
Solid understanding of payroll tax laws, ERISA, 401k plan regulations, and benefits compliance.
Highly organized and detail ed orientated .
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on service.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
Reflective of our core values of hopeful, helpful, hardworking, nimble, hospitable, humble, and honest.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee information in the HRIS.
Process bi-weekly payroll for all employees accurately and on time.
Serve as the HRIS subject matter expert partnering with managers to ensure the proper approval, tracking, and reporting of time off policies.
Administer and respond to garnishment s and medical withholding notices.
Administer and support employee benefits program s including medical, dental, vision, FHS/H SA , life insurance, disability, wellness initiatives , COBRA and leave programs (Parental Leave, FMLA, etc.) .
Oversee day-to-day 401k plan administration for employee enrollments, deferral changes, loan processing, and withdrawal requests.
Serve as the main point of contact for employees with payroll or benefi ts inquiries providing timely communication on updates, deadlines, and policy changes.
Coordinate and lead annual open enrollment meetings and provide ongoing benefit education to employees as needed .
Support the preparation and execution of annual 401k and workers' compensation audits.
Prepare and file necessary compliance reports such as W-2s, 1095Cs, and other payroll and benefits-related documentation.
Stay current with changes in payroll , benefits, and time off legislation to maintain compliance.
Participate in new hire orientations providing an overview of payroll processes, benefits enrollment and time off policies.
Create ad-hoc reporting for the accounting team to support the month end closing processes.
Perform o ther duties as assigned.