What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Benefits Specialist position at Robert Half?
Job Purpose: The Payroll & Benefits Specialist plays a key role in ensuring the accurate and compliant administration of payroll, benefits, and HR data across the organization. This role manages the company’s HRIS (ADP Workforce Now), supports process optimization, and serves as a trusted partner to employees and managers on performance management, employee relations, and compliance matters.
Key Responsibilities
• Administer payroll for hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Oversee benefits administration, including open enrollment, ACA reporting, NYPFL, CT Paid Leave, and coordination with benefits brokers.
• Manage and maintain HRIS data integrity in ADP Workforce Now, ensuring all employee data is accurate, current, and compliant.
• Support leave administration (FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, and other state-specific leaves).
• Partner with employees and managers to resolve HR-related inquiries and employee relations concerns with professionalism and discretion.
• Generate and analyze HR metrics and reports to identify trends, improve processes, and inform decision-making.
• Ensure adherence to HR policies, employment laws, and best practices.
• Contribute to ongoing People & Culture initiatives that strengthen engagement, performance, and compliance.
Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience: 3–5 years in an HR administrative or generalist role with practical payroll experience.
• Systems: Strong proficiency with ADP Workforce Now and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Expertise: o Solid understanding of FMLA, ERISA, IRS, Workers’ Compensation, and multi-state leave administration. o Proven ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
o Demonstrated success in benefits administration and vendor coordination.
o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on process improvement.
Salary : $65,000 - $78,000
