We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll/Benefits Administrator to support payroll operations and employee benefits administration in Findlay, Ohio. This role blends technical accuracy with employee support, ensuring payroll is processed correctly and benefit programs are administered in a timely, compliant manner. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in compensation and benefits, communicates clearly with employees, and stays current on regulations and best practices.
Responsibilities:
- Manage payroll data within the HRIS, including compensation updates, time records, paid time off, holiday pay, deductions, tax withholdings, and employee information changes.
- Review and process payroll transactions accurately to ensure employees are paid correctly and all required deductions and employer contributions are applied.
- Administer employee benefit programs such as medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, flexible benefit, and workers' compensation plans throughout the employee lifecycle.
- Guide employees on benefit eligibility, plan options, coverage details, and enrollment changes while providing responsive day-to-day support.
- Coordinate timely submission of payroll deductions and company contributions to insurance carriers, retirement vendors, and other plan administrators.
- Maintain organized benefits and payroll records, update databases, and prepare required documentation in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Support billing administration for group benefit plans by gathering employee information, reviewing invoices, and assisting with payment processing.
- Create and distribute clear benefits communication materials for employee orientation, open enrollment, and plan summaries to improve employee understanding.
- Monitor developments in payroll, compensation, and benefits practices to help strengthen program administration and compliance.
- Perform additional HR-related duties as needed, including support for recruitment activities and policy administration.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in payroll, compensation, or benefits administration.
- Strong working knowledge of payroll processing, employee benefits, COBRA, ERISA, and workers' compensation practices.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel; experience with Paycor or a similar HRIS/payroll platform is preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain benefit information clearly to employees.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with careful attention to accuracy and deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive employee, payroll, and benefits information.
- Certification in HR or benefits administration is preferred.