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Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Mesa, AZ | Full-Time | On-Site | 24/7 Manufacturing Facility
A fast-growing manufacturer of sustainable energy products for residential, commercial, and utility-scale customers is looking for a detail-driven Payroll & Benefits Specialist. This role manages full-cycle payroll and supports benefits administration for a 300–400-employee operation and is essential to accurate, timely payroll and strong employee support across multiple shifts. The Phoenix-area facility runs 24/7 with a diverse workforce and a strong culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
What You'll Do
- Process end-to-end payroll for hourly and salaried employees
- Audit timecards, overtime, shift differentials, and incentive pay
- Maintain payroll records, tax withholdings, garnishments, and direct deposits
- Support benefits administration, including enrollments and employee questions
- Assist with open enrollment, benefits billing, and vendor coordination
- Ensure compliance with FLSA, ACA, and state/federal regulations
- Provide responsive support to employees, supervisors, and HR partners
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3 years of full-cycle payroll experience (manufacturing preferred)
- Experience supporting 300 employees strongly preferred
- Knowledge of payroll laws, ACA, and benefits processes
- Strong accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail
- Proficiency with payroll/HRIS systems (ADP, Paycom, Paychex, etc.)
- Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables)
- English/Mandarin proficiency strongly preferred
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, 24-hour production environment
Work Environment
- On-site role in a 24/7 manufacturing facility
- Fast-paced, hands-on environment with multiple production shifts
Salary : $65,000 - $73,000