Analyst, Benefits & Payroll

• Support the accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and off-cycle payrolls.

• Support the accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and off-cycle payrolls.
• Review payroll data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Audit payroll transactions including earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, benefit deductions, and timekeeping data.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee pay issues.
• Partner with Payroll, Finance, and HR teams to reconcile payroll information and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Serve as backup payroll administrator as needed.
• Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and related audits.

• Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement savings plans, wellness initiatives, and leave programs.

• Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement savings plans, wellness initiatives, and leave programs.
• Support benefit enrollments, life event changes, qualifying event processing, and benefit terminations.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, providing timely and accurate support.
• Coordinate with benefit vendors and brokers to resolve eligibility, enrollment, claims, and billing issues.
• Monitor and process benefit file feeds and eligibility transmissions between HRIS and vendor systems.
• Assist with annual Open Enrollment planning, testing, communications, employee education, and implementation activities.
• Support the administration and promotion of wellness programs and employee wellbeing initiatives.

• Conduct regular payroll, benefits, and HR data audits to ensure accuracy, compliance, and data integrity.

• Conduct regular payroll, benefits, and HR data audits to ensure accuracy, compliance, and data integrity.
• Perform benefits billing reconciliations and resolve discrepancies with vendors.
• Audit leave administration and pay practices in partnership with leave administrators and payroll stakeholders.
• Support compliance activities related to ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, state leave programs, Section 125 plans, and retirement programs.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, and analyses related to payroll, benefits, headcount, and workforce metrics.
• Validate and monitor HR, payroll, and benefits data across systems to identify and resolve inconsistencies.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing required documentation and analysis.

• Maintain payroll and benefits data within Workday and other HR technology platforms.

• Maintain payroll and benefits data within Workday and other HR technology platforms.
• Support system testing, configuration validation, and upgrades impacting payroll and benefits processes.
• Partner with HRIS and IT teams to troubleshoot integrations, file failures, and data issues.
• Participate in user acceptance testing for system enhancements, open enrollment, and regulatory updates.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, reporting, workflows, and overall user experience.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, audit procedures, and standard operating procedures.

• Provide exceptional customer service while responding to employee questions regarding pay, deductions, taxes, leave, and benefits programs.
• Educate employees on benefit plans, enrollment processes, payroll practices, and available resources.
• Assist in developing employee communications, guides, FAQs, and training materials related to payroll and benefits.
• Support employee engagement initiatives related to wellness, benefits education, and overall total rewards programs.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5+ years of experience in payroll, benefits administration, and HR analysis.
• Experience processing payroll and performing payroll audits.
• Experience administering employee benefit programs and vendor relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, reporting, and data analysis.
• Experience maintaining confidential employee information and handling sensitive matters with discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Workday experience; certifications are a plus.

• Workday experience; certifications are a plus.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), CEBS, SHRM-CP, PHR, or other related certification.
• Experience with benefits billing reconciliation and leave administration.
• Knowledge of federal and state payroll, tax, and benefits regulations.
• Experience supporting Open Enrollment and benefits implementations.
• Experience with HR analytics and dashboard reporting.

• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Data accuracy and attention to detail
• Customer service orientation
• Communication and interpersonal effectiveness
• Collaboration and relationship building
• Compliance mindset
• Project management and organization
• Continuous improvement focus
• Adaptability and learning agility
• Confidentiality and professional judgment

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental

• Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase

• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and wellness days

• 401(k) company matching

• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)