Benefits and Payroll Specialist

We are looking for a Benefits and Payroll Specialist to support essential payroll and employee benefits operations for an organization based in San Francisco, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented and can manage day-to-day administration with accuracy, discretion, and strong follow-through. The role requires someone who is comfortable working independently while partnering with internal teams to keep payroll processing, reporting, and benefits activity running smoothly.Responsibilities:• Administer employee benefit programs and provide ongoing support for enrollments, updates, and general benefits operations.• Process semi-monthly payroll with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with established procedures.• Oversee benefits-related billing activities, including invoice review, reconciliation, and coordination with external vendors.• Prepare and maintain payroll, benefits, state, and county reports to support reporting obligations and internal recordkeeping.• Update and preserve accurate employee and benefits information within UKG Pro and related systems.• Respond to payroll and benefits inquiries from internal stakeholders and help resolve day-to-day operational questions.• Monitor records and transactions carefully to identify discrepancies and ensure data integrity across payroll and benefits processes.• Work with minimal supervision while maintaining organized documentation and consistent follow-up on administrative tasks.