Benefits and Payroll Specialist

. Own day-to-day administration of U.S.

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in U.S. benefits administration, payroll management, and compliance, with a strong focus on 401(k) plans and multi-state payroll. Proficient in vendor relationship management and regulatory reporting, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

U.S. Benefits Administration401(k) Plan ManagementU.S. Multi-State PayrollCompliance ReportingVendor Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

U.S. Payroll RegulationsBenefits AdministrationLeave Program ManagementAudit SupportPayroll ReconciliationSOP MaintenanceHRIS PlatformsProcess OptimizationRegulatory FilingsEmployee Support Systems

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProblem-SolvingClear CommunicationAdaptabilityAccountability

Tools & Technologies

3E’s HR AssistUKGHRIS PlatformsAI-Enabled Tools

Industry Keywords

ACA ComplianceCOBRAHIPAAERISA ReportingWage and Hour RequirementsCanadian PayrollEEO ReportingAAP Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own day-to-day administration of U.S. benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), and other benefit programs
Manage enrollments, changes, and carrier bill reconciliations, investigating discrepancies through resolution
Administer the U.S. 401(k) plan, including employee inquiries, recordkeeper coordination, annual testing, and audit support
Support benefits renewals and open enrollment, U.S. leave programs, and workers’ compensation administration
Partner with the payroll provider to support accurate U.S. multi-state and Canadian payroll
Review payroll inputs, reports, deductions, and outputs each cycle, identifying and resolving discrepancies
Coordinate state and provincial registrations and tax setup
Support year-end payroll activities, reconciliations, audits, and regulatory filings
Serve as a primary contact for payroll and benefits vendors, owning questions and issues through resolution
Manage recurring compliance activities related to ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA reporting, and wage and hour requirements
Provide employee support through 3E’s HR Assist ticketing system
Partner across HR and Finance to maintain accurate employee data, payroll inputs, benefit deductions, and documentation
Maintain SOPs and internal controls
Improve reporting, reconciliations, processes, and systems
Support additional HR operations or generalist activities as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of HR experience with a strong focus on U.S. benefits, payroll, and compliance
4+ years of hands-on U.S. benefits administration, including 401(k) plans
3+ years of U.S. multi-state payroll experience
Working knowledge of U.S. payroll, benefits, and leave regulations
Experience managing vendor relationships
Strong attention to detail, accountability, and independent problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Adaptability and comfort working with evolving processes and systems
Based in the US in one of the states where 3E is authorized to hire
Eligible to work without sponsorship
Canadian payroll experience preferred
Experience supporting employees through an HR ticketing or case management system preferred
Experience working remotely on a distributed team preferred
Familiarity with UKG or similar HRIS/payroll platforms preferred
Experience with compliance reporting or audits, such as ACA, EEO, or AAP preferred
Interest or experience with automation, AI-enabled tools, or process optimization preferred