Senior Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Enprotech Corp • Cleveland, OH

1h • $70,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Payroll & Benefits Administrator serves as the organization’s subject matter expert and internal authority on payroll operations, benefits administration, and HRIS governance. This role is responsible for overseeing company-wide payroll and benefits processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, safeguarding data integrity, and advising leadership on payroll- and benefits-related risk and operational impacts.
The position exercises independent judgment in interpreting federal, state, and local regulations; resolving complex payroll and benefits matters; developing internal controls; and implementing process improvements that impact the organization as a whole. This role operates with limited supervision and is relied upon as a key resource to HR leadership and executive management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred (or equivalent professional experience).
• 3+ years of progressive payroll and/or benefits administration experience.
• Advanced working knowledge of Paycom or comparable HRIS/payroll systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex datasets and perform detailed reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of payroll taxation, benefits compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Analytical thinker with sound judgment and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• Effective communicator with ability to advise leadership and support Team Members professionally.
• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on operational excellence and compliance integrity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience overseeing multi-state and/or multi-country payroll operations preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Epicor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee full-cycle payroll operations for all Team Members utilizing Paycom.
• Evaluate, validate, and reconcile time and attendance data integrations between Epicor and Paycom to ensure system alignment and payroll accuracy.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations, advising leadership on compliance obligations and risk exposure.
• Review payroll outputs, audit payroll registers, and authorize final submission and funding.
• Oversee payroll accounting reporting and ensure alignment with finance and audit requirements.
• Establish and maintain payroll policies, procedures, internal controls, and audit documentation.
• Manage multi-jurisdictional tax registrations and correspondence with regulatory agencies, exercising discretion in resolving complex compliance matters.
• Oversee administration of wage garnishments and ensure legal compliance.
• Direct post-payroll processes including 401(k) funding coordination, benefit premium reconciliation, financial reporting, and issue resolution.
• Serve as the primary organizational liaison to the HRIS provider (Paycom), evaluating system performance, recommending enhancements, and advising leadership on system optimization opportunities.
• Coordinate payroll timelines and strategic payroll initiatives with HR leadership and operational management.
• Oversee administration of Team Member benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans.
• Interpret and apply applicable benefits regulations including ERISA, COBRA, ACA, and related compliance requirements.
• Evaluate payroll deductions and carrier invoices to ensure financial accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Direct benefits enrollment processes, plan changes, and terminations within HRIS and carrier systems.
• Lead configuration, testing, and validation of open enrollment processes within Paycom.
• Review and authorize payment of benefit-related invoices and ensure timely remittance.
• Serve as a primary escalation point for complex benefits inquiries, exercising independent judgment in issue resolution.
• Partner with HR leadership, brokers, carriers, and external vendors to support benefits administration, renewal processes, and ongoing plan oversight.
• Analyze payroll, benefits, and workforce data across HRIS and ERP systems to ensure data integrity and operational accuracy.
• Develop and deliver recurring and ad hoc reports to leadership supporting audits, financial reporting, and workforce planning.
• Evaluate trends in payroll, benefits utilization, headcount, and turnover; identify risks or inconsistencies; and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain cross-system data integrity between Epicor, Paycom, and related platforms.
• Independently assess payroll and benefits workflows to identify inefficiencies, compliance risks, or scalability challenges.
• Design and implement system enhancements, automation strategies, and configuration improvements within Paycom and related systems.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs), governance frameworks, and internal controls.
• Recommend and implement operational changes that improve efficiency, mitigate compliance risk, and enhance Team Member experience.
• Serve as a consultative resource to HR Partners, Finance, and organizational leadership on payroll, benefits, and HRIS matters.
• Provide guidance on regulatory interpretation, policy application, and risk mitigation.
• Support compliance initiatives, internal and external audits, and cross-functional HR projects.
• Contribute to broader HR and administrative initiatives at the direction of the Director or Vice President of Human Resources.

Benefits

• When you join our team, you do more than simply switch companies to progress your career. You become part of our family, a group of talented women and men who drive business success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level