Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative HR team where you'll play a key role in supporting both payroll administration and employee operations. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys creating a positive employee experience while ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of critical people processes.
As the Payroll & People Operations Administrator, you will support payroll processing, maintain employee records, assist with benefits and HR administration, and serve as a trusted resource for employees across the organization. The role offers a unique blend of payroll, human resources, and employee support responsibilities, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, people-focused environment. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, a customer-service mindset, and the ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end bi-weekly payroll processing in Paylocity, ensuring employee pay is submitted accurately and on schedule.
- Maintain payroll records by updating new hires, separations, compensation changes, incentive payments, retroactive corrections, garnishments, and other deductions.
- Review payroll registers and supporting data to identify variances, investigate issues, and correct discrepancies promptly.
- Produce payroll-related reporting for finance partners and organizational leadership to support planning and oversight.
- Oversee employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and other company-sponsored offerings.
- Coordinate annual open enrollment activities by organizing timelines, communicating plan details, and guiding employees through enrollment steps.
- Work closely with external brokers and benefit vendors to address eligibility questions, claim concerns, and administrative issues.
- Reconcile monthly benefit invoices and verify deductions align with enrollment and payroll records.
- Administer leave programs such as family and medical leave, paid state leave, workplace accommodations, parental leave, military leave, and workers’ compensation.
- Support onboarding and offboarding activities while helping maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment requirements.
Qualifications:
- Associate degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- At least 3 years of experience in payroll, benefits administration, HR operations, or a closely related area.
- Hands-on experience processing payroll in Paylocity or a similar HRIS/payroll platform.
- Working knowledge of employment regulations affecting payroll, leave administration, wage and hour practices, and workplace compliance.
- Experience managing employee benefits and leave of absence programs with a high level of accuracy.
- Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, along with confidence using payroll and HR systems.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and provide responsive support to employees and managers.
- Certification such as CPP or a related HR/payroll credential is a plus; multi-state payroll experience is preferred.
Compensation & Benefits:
- The targeted salary range is $60-75K
- Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
- PTO + company paid holidays
- 5 weeks of PTO (prorated balance for new hires)
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting employees throughout their lifecycle while contributing to the effectiveness of the organization's people operations function.