Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Location: Corporate Office - Indianapolis, IN

Creating Value Through Vibrant Communities

With expertise in market-rate, affordable, and mixed-use communities, we specialize in innovative public and private partnerships. Since 1993, we’ve delivered over $3 billion in developments and maintain a robust pipeline exceeding $1 billion.

Our purpose—Creating Value Through Vibrant Communities—drives everything we do. Guided by our core values, we foster a dynamic and collaborative environment:

• Diligent
• Winning Mindset
• Respectful Team Player
• Humbly Confident
• Integrity

Join our award-winning team! In 2024, we were recognized for our people-first work culture by Top Workplaces (Real Estate Industry) and named Management Company of the Year at the Midwest Prodigy Awards. 

If you’re passionate, driven, and ready to thrive, we want to hear from you. Apply today and start building a brighter future with Flaherty & Collins Properties!

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

At Flaherty & Collins, our people are the foundation of everything we do. From development to operations, we’re committed to creating an environment where employees feel supported, valued, and set up for success. We’re looking for a Payroll and Benefits Specialist who is detail-oriented, approachable, and passionate about delivering a strong employee experience.

Why This Role Is Right for You:

You’re someone who enjoys helping people while also keeping processes running smoothly behind the scenes. You take pride in accuracy, compliance, and organization — whether it’s payroll, benefits, or leave administration. You’re also someone employees feel comfortable going to with questions, knowing they’ll get clear, thoughtful support.

If you’re looking for a well-rounded HR role where you can make an impact across multiple areas, this is a great opportunity.

What You'll Do:

• Support payroll processing as a backup, ensuring accuracy in hours, deductions, and benefit adjustments.
• Assist employees with payroll questions and help resolve discrepancies.
• Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, changes, and open enrollment support.
• Serve as a point of contact for benefits-related questions and coordinate with vendors.
• Manage FMLA and other leave requests, including documentation, tracking, and communication.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations related to leave and employment practices.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation claims, including reporting, documentation, and return-to-work support.
• Manage unemployment claims, support documentation, and response processes.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, events, and company programs.

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• 2–5 years of HR experience, ideally in payroll, benefits, or HR operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of FMLA, workers’ compensation, and unemployment processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-service mindset.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (Paycom experience is a plus).
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality.
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) is a plus.
• You embody our values: Diligent, Integrity, Humbly Confident, Respectful Team Player, and a Winning Mindset.

Benefits Package:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Wellness Benefits: Employee Assistance Program
• Virtual Doctor Visits
• Retirement Planning: 401k program with a company match
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off- Personal Time, Birthday, Diversity Day, and 8.5 Holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave
• Rental Discounts
• Industry Memberships
• Company Events
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Employer-Paid Training & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Bonus Opportunities

Flaherty & Collins Properties is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000