Payroll & Benefits Specialist

New Realm Brewing Co. • Virginia Beach, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist is responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing and provides support for managers. The role oversees complex payroll transactions, employee changes, payroll accounting, reconciliations, benefits administration, retirement plan transactions, and compliance activities. The specialist serves as a resource for finance, human resources, leadership, and external partners, researching and resolving payroll and benefits issues while maintaining confidentiality, accuracy, and compliance with established processes and deadlines.

The role administers payroll and employee benefits, including payroll tax filings, 401(k) deductions and loan payments, annual benefits enrollment, and employee records in the Paycor HRIS/payroll system. It also supports payroll accounting and audit documentation, works with Finance and external benefits partners, and ensures regulatory reporting is accurate.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, human resources, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience is considered.
• 3–5 years of progressive payroll experience, preferably in a high-volume, multi-location environment.
• 3–5 years of experience in benefits administration.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, accounting, reconciliations, and general ledger processes.
• Experience with payroll/HRIS systems and Microsoft Excel; Paycor is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently research and resolve complex payroll issues.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict payroll deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint; strong Excel skills and ability to produce clear, auditable data are required.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Paycor experience.
• Payroll experience in a high-volume, multi-location environment.
• A degree in accounting, business, human resources, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time in accordance with established schedules, policies, and procedures.
• Manage payroll activities for all departments, including new hires, employee status changes, deductions, and other transactions.
• Review employee information for accuracy and completeness and resolve discrepancies before payroll processing.
• Respond to payroll inquiries and serve as a subject matter expert for assigned processes.
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive employee and payroll information.
• Prepare payroll-related general ledger journal entries and work with Finance to ensure accurate accounting.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and audit support.
• Process and reconcile 401(k) deductions and loan payments.
• Administer employee benefit programs, including health insurance and other statutory and voluntary benefits.
• Manage annual benefits enrollment and process benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations in Paycor and provider portals.
• Collaborate with external benefit partners and research changes in the benefits and wellness market.
• Maintain accurate employee records in the Paycor HRIS/payroll system.
• Ensure ACA and other regulatory reporting is accurate.
• Manage payroll tax filings, coordinating with state and federal agencies and the company accounting team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree