Payroll & Benefits Coordinator

Location: Geismar Louisiana (onsite)
Schedule: Full-time
Reports to: Controller (works closely with the Payroll & Benefits Specialist)

Bengal is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Coordinator to support weekly payroll processing and day-to-day benefits administration for a growing fast-paced operation. This is an onsite role for a detail-oriented professional who wants to learn the full payroll and benefits function take ownership of defined responsibilities and grow into a position that can step in and cover the Payroll & Benefits Specialist during absences peak periods or emergencies.

Bengal is a full-service turnkey transportation logistics and heavy-lift provider founded in 1995 and serving customers across the continental United States and Canada. The company has built its reputation on responsiveness adaptability and delivering high-quality service with the right people equipment and knowledge.

This position works directly alongside the Payroll & Benefits Specialist to support weekly payroll benefits administration recordkeeping reporting and compliance activities. The Coordinator will be cross-trained across the full scope of the function so they can serve as a reliable backup when needed. The person in this role will work in iSolved and partner with Crescent-HR so a willingness to learn payroll/HR systems manage details carefully and communicate professionally with employees and outside partners will be important to success.

• Assist with weekly payroll processing including data entry of employee changes deductions adjustments and supporting documentation.

• Help maintain employee payroll records timecard information benefits data and related files with accuracy and confidentiality.

• Review payroll reports and supporting data alongside the Specialist to catch errors before payroll is finalized.

• Support administration of employee benefits programs including health dental vision life disability supplemental offerings and 401(k)-related processes.

• Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions on benefits enrollment life-event changes and basic claims support escalating complex issues to the Specialist.

• Help reconcile insurance invoices and payroll deductions flag discrepancies and assist with follow-up to brokers carriers and service partners.

• Assist with COBRA administration unemployment claims required notices and other compliance-related tasks.

• Prepare routine reports including new hire absentee and employee change reporting as directed.

• Cross-train on all core payroll and benefits functions to provide reliable backup coverage during the Specialists absence or in emergency situations.

• Partner with the Specialist finance team and leadership on audits renewals and process improvements as experience grows.

• 12 years of experience in payroll support benefits administration HR coordination accounting support or a closely related role. Strong recent graduates with relevant internship or coursework experience will be considered.

• Exposure to a payroll or HRIS platform; familiarity with any of the following is a plus but not required: iSolved Microsoft Dynamics GP (formerly Great Plains) Employee Navigator Fidelity Ameriflex or iHire.

• Solid Excel and Microsoft Office skills with comfort working in spreadsheets reports and detailed administrative workflows.

• Strong attention to detail organization discretion and follow-through.

• Good communication and service skills when working with employees managers and outside partners.

• A genuine interest in learning the full payroll and benefits function and growing within the role.

• Experience with benefits billing payroll deductions or insurance-related administration is a plus.

• Candidates with bookkeeping accounting support or front-office HR experience are encouraged to apply.

• Competitive and fair compensation commensurate with experience and aligned with the responsibilities of the role.

• Major medical dental and vision coverage.

• Short-term disability.

• Long-term disability.

• Basic life / AD&D insurance.

• 401(k) plan.

• Supplemental coverage options.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid vacation.

• Paid sick time.

Bengal offers the opportunity to step into a key onsite role with a clear development path. Youll work directly alongside an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist learn the full scope of the function and become a trusted backup for one of the most important roles in the company. This position offers visibility mentorship and the chance to grow within a company that values responsiveness accountability and operational excellence.

The right candidate will join a stable service-driven organization where accuracy matters details matter and motivated performers are given real responsibility and room to grow. This is a strong fit for someone who wants to build a career that blends payroll benefits reporting and problem-solving.

Required Experience:

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