Payroll Clerk

Payroll Clerk / Benefits Administrator

Ogden, UT · Full-Time · On-Site

About the Role

The Payroll Clerk / Benefits Administrator keeps two essentials running smoothly for our team: getting people paid accurately and on time, and making sure their benefits are set up and supported. This role exists because our employees deserve a dependable, knowledgeable point of contact for everything related to their pay and benefits. You will own day-to-day payroll processing while also administering health, retirement, and other benefit programs, serving as the trusted bridge between employees, internal teams, and outside carriers.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll

• Process payroll accurately and on time for hourly, salaried, and commissioned employees.
• Review and verify timesheets; calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and process new hires, terminations, and pay changes.
• Calculate and remit payroll taxes and prepare required filings, including W-2s and quarterly returns.
• Process garnishments, levies, and other involuntary deductions in line with regulations.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and research and resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to employee questions about pay, deductions, and timekeeping with clarity and care.

Benefits Administration

• Administer health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement (401(k)) plans.
• Manage open enrollment, new-hire enrollment, and qualifying-event changes.
• Reconcile monthly benefits invoices and process payments.
• Maintain compliance with ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, and FMLA requirements.
• Serve as the liaison between employees and benefits carriers and brokers.
• Keep benefits records current and prepare related reporting.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0–2 years of experience in payroll, benefits administration, HR, or a closely related role.
• Familiarity with payroll or HRIS systems (for example, ADP, Paychex, or Workday).
• Working knowledge of payroll and benefits compliance basics.
• Strong attention to detail and a high standard for accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Clear, friendly communication skills and strong organizational habits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, human resources, business, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience processing multi-state payroll.
• Exposure to benefits open enrollment or carrier coordination.
• Progress toward or completion of a relevant certification (FPC, CPP, PHR, or CEBS).
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, growing company.

Success in the First 12 Months

• You process every payroll cycle accurately and on time, with discrepancies caught and resolved early.
• Employees see you as a reliable, approachable resource for pay and benefits questions.
• Benefits enrollments, changes, and invoice reconciliations are handled cleanly and on schedule.
• Payroll and benefits records are well organized, audit-ready, and compliant.
• You have built strong working relationships with employees, internal partners, and outside carriers.

Location and Reporting

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Ogden, UT. The Payroll Clerk / Benefits Administrator reports to the Human Resources or Finance leader overseeing payroll and benefits.

ABOUT HYDROJUG, INC.

HydroJug, Inc. is a consumer brand headquartered in Ogden, Utah, designing and selling premium hydration and lifestyle products through direct-to-consumer and major retail channels.