Payroll & HR Specialist

The Payroll & HR Specialist will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processing while supporting key human resources functions at our Atlanta & Salem sites. This role ensures payroll accuracy compliance with federal and state regulations and delivers HR operational support including employee records management onboarding and benefits administration. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented highly organized and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Process full-cycle payroll (weekly/biweekly) for hourly and salaried employees.
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages overtime bonuses benefits deductions and other adjustments.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal state and local laws.
• Coordinate with finance to reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Support external or internal audit requests.
• Handle garnishments tax filings and benefits-related payroll deductions.
• Ensure proper allocation and integration of benefits costs into payroll.
• Act as primary point of contact for payroll-related employee inquiries.

Benefits Administration

• Administer all employee benefits programs (medical dental vision 401(k) etc.).
• Manage enrollments life events terminations and benefits changes.
• Oversee benefits billing vendor invoices and reconciliation processes.
• Prepare and deliver benefits-related reports and analysis.
• Ensure accurate and timely integration/imputation of benefits data into payroll (deductions employer contributions adjustments).
• Partner with benefits providers to resolve discrepancies and ensure service quality.
• Support open enrollment process and employee communications.

HR Operations

• Maintain and update employee records in HRIS ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes (documentation system setup etc.).
• Ensure compliance with company policies labor laws and HR best practices.
• Support employee relations matters and escalate issues when needed.
• Assist with HR reporting and metrics (turnover headcount etc.).
• Partner with managers to support day-to-day HR needs.

Qualifications :

Required

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Accounting or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 25 years of experience in payroll processing benefits administration and HR support.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws and regulations (FLSA tax compliance etc.).
• Experience managing benefits billing reporting and payroll integration.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (ADP SAP Cornerstone).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office Suite.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

Preferred

• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or SHRM-CP certification.
• Experience in manufacturing or hourly workforce environments.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Problem-solving mindset
• Effective communication and customer service orientation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

Additional Information :

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All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time