Benefits and Payroll Administrator - Direct Hire - $70-75K

Schulte Staffing is seeking an experienced Benefits & Payroll Administrator to join an established manufacturing organization. This role will support the accurate administration of employee benefits, payroll, leave programs, and HR systems while serving as a resource for employees regarding benefits and payroll-related questions.

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on benefits administration experience, understands payroll processes and compliance, and is comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits & Payroll Administrator - Direct Hire

Pay: $70,000–$75,000 per year
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | On-site

Key Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations
• Support bi-weekly and off-cycle payroll processing
• Review timekeeping records, wage calculations, deductions, and payroll reports
• Coordinate annual open enrollment and employee benefit communications
• Reconcile monthly benefit invoices and resolve discrepancies
• Support leave and absence administration, including FMLA/PFML, Workers’ Compensation, COBRA, and disability programs
• Maintain accurate employee payroll and benefit records within HRIS/HCM systems
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and auditing
• Partner with employees and management to answer payroll and benefits questions
• Assist with HR audits, reporting, process improvements, and special projects

The position supports both benefits and payroll administration and requires knowledge of wage-and-hour and benefits regulations, including ERISA, ACA and HIPAA.

Qualifications

• 5 years of benefits administration experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Experience supporting payroll administration
• Strong knowledge of benefits enrollment, vendor management, and compliance
• Experience with FMLA/PFML and other leave programs
• Knowledge of FLSA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, and applicable state regulations
• Experience with HRIS/HCM systems
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred
• Excellent attention to detail, confidentiality, communication, and problem-solving skills

This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys the detail-oriented side of benefits, payroll, compliance, and employee support and is looking for a stable, hands-on role within an established organization.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person