Payroll and Benefits Specialist

stow Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to oversee the full-cycle administration of payroll and employee benefits for a growing multi-state workforce. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing maintaining employee records within the HRIS administering employee benefits coordinating leave programs and providing exceptional service to employees while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal state and company regulations. 

stow Manufacturing is the third entity of stow Group in the US. As this entity continues to grow to more than 200 employees this is a new role specifically for this entity/location. This position will play a critical role in supporting our expanding workforce through accurate payroll administration benefits coordination and process improvement.

Payroll Administration 

• Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly employees and semi-monthly payroll for salaried employees. 

• Manage all aspects of the payroll cycle ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on schedule. 

• Review audit and resolve timekeeping and attendance discrepancies.

• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with all federal state and local laws and regulations. 

• Process status changes including new hires promotions transfers compensation and terminations. 

• Prepare and maintain payroll reports and respond to payroll-related inquiries both internal and external. 

• Provide customer service by being the primary point of contact for employees for pay-related issues. 

• Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information. 

Benefits Administration 

• Administer employee benefits programs including medical dental vision life disability and COBRA. 

• Coordinate Open Enrollment activities in partnership with the benefits broker and management. 
• Process benefit enrollments qualifying life events and benefit terminations.

• Reconcile benefit invoices and assist with resolving benefit discrepancies. 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions and education. 

• Responsible for generating per-payroll 401k data entry.
•  Assists in 401k administration and auditing.  

HR Administration 

• Completes new hire onboarding paperwork and HRIS data entry. 

• Process employee terminations including issuance of separation notices and required documentation. 

• Administer leave of absence programs (PTO sick parental paid unpaid etc.) in accordance with company policy and applicable laws including Family & Medical Leave Act. 

• Maintain accurate employee personnel payroll and benefits records. 

• Ensure HRIS information remains accurate and up to date. 

• Assist with HR audits and maintain compliance documentation. 

• Recommend and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy. 

Qualifications :

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Accounting Finance or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive payroll and benefits administration experience. 

• Experience supporting a manufacturing environment. 

• Experience processing Georgia payroll. 

• Experience administering employee benefits and coordinating annual Open Enrollment. 

• Strong working knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws payroll regulations FMLA COBRA and applicable employment laws. 

• Experience using HRIS and payroll systems preferably Paylocity. 

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite. 

• Excellent organizational analytical and time management skills. 

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting strict payroll deadlines. 

• Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism. 

• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced and frequently pivoting environment. 

Preferred  

• Experience supporting a rapidly growing organization.
• Experience within a start-up environment. 

• Experience in processing multi-state payroll. 

Physical Requirements 

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer. 

• Occasionally lift up to 15 pounds. 

• Ability to communicate effectively with employees throughout the organization. 

Additional Information :

What do we offer you

1. PTO sick leave 11 US paid holidays
2. Medical (currently BlueCross BlueShield) Dental and Vision Insurance including Family coverage
3. Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
4. Company Paid Life Insurance
5. Company Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
6. 401K with employer match currently 4%
7. Partial Tuition Reimbursement after 12 months
8. Tabacco Free Campus

EEO

Stow US provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. stow prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time