Payroll & Benefits Administrator

We’re not just another chicken joint—we’re one of the fastest-growing brands in the game, built on hand-made food and bold ambition. At Slim Chickens, every tenderloin gets the royal treatment: brined, buttermilk-soaked, hand-breaded, and cooked fresh to order. That same care and craft goes into how we grow our people.

If you’ve got hustle, heart, and an entrepreneurial spark, this is the place to prove yourself and shape your career. Our team thrives on real connection—working fast, thinking big, and building something that makes an impact every day. Here, you’ll be trusted to make decisions, empowered to own your work, and part of a crew that’s taking this brand to the next level.

Slim Chickens is growing fast. The only question is—are you ready to grow with us?

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Payroll & Benefits Administrator is pivotal in ensuring accurate and timely employee compensation and managing the company’s benefits programs. This role requires expertise in both finance and human resources.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Payroll Administration

• Act as the primary contact for payroll-related matters, providing recommendations for payroll policies and training managers and staff to ensure compliance and efficient tool utilization.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant processing of the organization’s bi-weekly payroll.
• Audit and process payroll documents, including employee data for new hires, changes, and additional earnings.
• Process employee time and attendance data, reconcile variances, and approve time in the system.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee files, including vacation and sick time records.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of payroll software and HRIS, create reports, and assist employees with online portal access and issues.
• Approve HR-related benefits deductions invoices for payment and request refunds if there are issues with invoices.
• Maintain vendor contacts for payroll and other HR-related activities.
• Manage unclaimed payroll to different state agencies.

Benefits Administration

• Administer all employee and volunteer benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and retirement plans (defined contribution 401(k) and defined benefit plans).
• Conduct in-depth benefit presentations for new hires during onboarding, distribute enrollment materials, and determine eligibility.
• Assist employees with benefits claim issues, plan changes, and status updates. Enroll employees with carriers and process life status changes.
• Collaborate with HR benefit partners for escalated support needs, such as plan design, claims administration, COBRA, retirement administration, and HRIS data integrity.

Additional Responsibilities

• Oversee 401(k) plans, including contributions, compliance, employee communication, and audits when necessary.
• Manage the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program.
• Manage the advanced payroll process (Rain).
• Manage ACA compliance and reporting through Paycom, including tracking employee eligibility, generating required forms (1094/1095), and ensuring timely filing.
• Manage State and Federal surveys/ reporting
• Manage Black Box Compensation survey
• Help manage Workers Comp claims
• Ensure compliance with workers’ compensation regulations.
• Cultivate positive relationships with benefit providers and vendors.
• Coordinate open enrollment periods for benefit plan changes.

Slim Chickens systems principles and objectives: Has a thorough understanding of Slim Chickens' established operating systems (e.g., quality, security, office environment, company policies, safety) and recognizes the responsibility to stay updated on these systems and the role this position plays in supporting them.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is designed to guide the activities of the Payroll & Benefits Administrator. It is not meant to restrict the individual's creativity or limit their thinking, nor does it encompass all the tasks that may be required in this role.

Physical Activities: Primarily performed in an office environment. Involves entering and retrieving information on a computer and visually verifying details, often in small print. May also require presenting information to small or large groups.

Travel: Occasional visits to local corporate stores. 

Benefits:

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Flexible Spending Account

• 401(k)

• Parental Leave

• Pet Insurance

• Paid time off

• Life Insurance

• Tuition reimbursement

• Adoption Assistance

Slim Chickens is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all open positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, citizenship status, national origin, marital status, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, and physical or mental disability.

Requirements and Competencies:

• Punctuality and dependability.
• Adaptability to changing work environments and handling unexpected challenges.
• Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of HR principles, practices, and regulations is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, payroll software, and HRIS.
• Experience with Paycom is a plus.
• Experience with fully self-funded health plans is a plus.
• 3-5 years of Payroll and Benefits experience required.

Minimum Education:  High School diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Education:  Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or human resources.