Payroll Specialist

Aston Carter•Brattleboro, VT

11d•$26 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

We are partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join its team. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of payroll processing while supporting benefits administration in a collaborative, employee-focused environment. The organization maintains a friendly, team-oriented culture where employees are approachable, supportive, and committed to helping one another succeed. The work environment is business casual, quiet, and professional, with onsite amenities including a cafeteria and comfortable workspace. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys balancing payroll administration, employee support, compliance responsibilities, and benefits coordination while working alongside an experienced and collaborative team.

Requirements

3+ years of payroll experience.
Experience processing multi-state payroll.
Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements.
Experience managing full-cycle payroll processing.
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and customer service orientation.

Nice To Haves

Benefits administration experience.
Benefits audit and reconciliation experience.
HRIS experience, preferably within a payroll environment.
Experience with payroll systems such as Paylocity, ADP, UKG, Workday, Paycom, or similar platforms.
Manufacturing or industrial company experience.

Responsibilities

Process biweekly payroll for approximately 170 employees across multiple states.
Review and audit payroll data for accuracy, including timecards, earnings, deductions, taxes, and garnishments.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
Maintain payroll records and documentation.
Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
Prepare payroll-related reports and support payroll audits as needed.
Assist with employee benefits administration, including enrollment changes, terminations, and ongoing maintenance.
Support open enrollment activities and employee benefit communications.
Serve as a resource for employee questions related to benefit programs.
Coordinate benefit updates and changes with internal stakeholders.
Reconcile benefit carrier invoices against payroll deductions.
Review employee benefit elections for accuracy and compliance.
Investigate and resolve benefit deduction discrepancies.
Assist with benefit audits and reporting initiatives.
Maintain employee data within the HRIS/payroll system.
Generate payroll, benefits, and compliance reports as requested.
Support ongoing process improvements and system optimization efforts.