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Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Scull Construction Service, Inc
Rapid, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/25/2026
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Job Summary

Payroll & Benefits Specialist Job Description

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist plays a key role in supporting employees and maintaining accurate payroll and benefits administration at Scull Construction. This position is responsible for processing weekly payroll, administering employee benefit programs, supporting onboarding and orientation activities, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state regulations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and committed to providing excellent employee support in a fast-paced environment.

Salary

Full Time: 32 to 40 hours per week

Pay: $20-25 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience

  • Paid weekly via direct deposit
  • Typical schedule is Monday-Friday during standard business hours

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Employer-Sponsored Group Health Insurance - Standard or HSA Plan
  • Flexible Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
  • Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
  • Company Paid Life Insurance Policy
  • Supplemental Life Insurance Options for Employee and Family
  • 401K and Profit-sharing Bonus
  • AFLAC Insurance Options
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Development Opportunities
  • Nationwide Employee Discount Program
  • Year-round Employment

Essential Skills

  • Research and analytical skills
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills required
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Skilled at verbal and written communication
  • Knowledge of federal and state laws in relation to employee benefits
  • Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience with Foundations Software preferred but not required
  • Able to work independently, cross-functionally, and collaboratively
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Demonstrates professionalism, initiative, and a collaborative approach to teamwork
  • Values collaboration and contributing to the shared goals and success of the team and company
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with discretion

Essential Functions

  • Research, analyze and administer healthcare plans including medical, dental and vision benefits as well as disability and family leave
  • Coordinate non-salary employee compensation like retirement plans
  • Assist with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs
  • Ensure the accuracy of all benefits enrollments
  • Assist with the open enrollment process
  • Advise employees, answer questions and enroll employees in benefit and compensation programs
  • Process various paperwork including disability, FMLA absences and employee life status changes
  • Appeal decisions made by insurance companies, resolve disputes and solve problems with benefits and compensation programs
  • Perform quality checks of benefits-related data
  • Be backup administrative support for front desk operations, including but not limited to greeting customers, answering phones, and electronic filing
  • Support additional administrative and team functions as needed
  • Checking timesheets for accuracy
  • Entering data into databases and spreadsheets
  • Handling direct deposit requests and data
  • Processing paper checks for distribution
  • Acquiring all necessary signatures to distribute payroll
  • Processing wage garnishments
  • Making adjustments in pay for raises, bonuses and commission

Education Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, human resources, or related field preferred
  • 2–5 years of payroll, benefits, HR, or related administrative experience preferred

Job Requirements And Qualifications

  • Must be able to successfully complete pre-employment and applicable workplace drug/alcohol screening requirements.

Physical Requirements

  • Mostly sedentary work, but can frequently move about the office space
  • Operate standard office equipment, including computers and similar equipment
  • Capable of regular, reliable, and timely attendance
  • Specific lifting abilities required by this job include sedentary work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or continuously to lift, carry, push, pull, or sit most of the time
  • Routinely perform work indoors in a climate-controlled shared work area with a moderate noise level

Join a team that values professionalism, collaboration, and long-term employee success. At Scull Construction, we are committed to creating opportunities for growth while delivering exceptional work throughout the region.

Disclaimer

This document describes the position currently available. It is not an employment contract. Our company reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Scull Construction Service, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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