Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Brentwood Bank•Bethel Park, PA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll & Benefits Specialist to oversee payroll processing and employee benefits administration for the Bank. This role is responsible for accurate and timely payroll, benefit enrollment and billing, employee support, regulatory reporting, and compliance with applicable Pennsylvania and federal laws and regulations.

Requirements

Three to five years of experience in payroll, benefits administration, or a related HR or finance role.
Strong knowledge of payroll and benefits practices and applicable Pennsylvania and federal compliance requirements.
Experience with HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration systems; Rippling experience preferred.
Excellent attention to detail, confidentiality, organization, and customer service skills.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and reporting skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, HR, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with Pennsylvania and federal requirements.
Process payroll changes to include new hires, terminations, compensation updates, deductions, garnishments, bonuses, and time-off accruals.
Maintain payroll records, tax data, direct deposit information, and supporting documentation.
Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, year-end processing, and audit support.
Partner with HR, Accounting, and system vendors to support payroll accuracy, reporting, and process improvements.
Administer employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and voluntary benefits.
Manage enrollments, life event changes, terminations, eligibility updates, and monthly benefit billing.
Coordinate Open Enrollment, employee benefit communications, and vendor relationships.
Support employees by answering payroll and benefits questions and resolving issues in a timely, professional manner.
Assist with leave and claims administration, including disability, COBRA, and related benefit processes.
Ensure compliance with applicable Pennsylvania and federal payroll and benefits laws, regulations, notices, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements.
Manage regulatory reporting and filings, including payroll tax reporting, ACA, COBRA, and other required compliance activities.
Maintain accurate data in payroll and benefits systems and support internal and external audits.
Support onboarding by providing payroll and benefits education to new hires.
Coordinate employee recognition programs and HR communications.
Assist with employee engagement events, retention efforts, and wellness initiatives.
Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on business need.