Senior Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Bold Orange

. Process accurate, on-time bi-weekly payroll for 175+ employees, including bonuses, commissions, retro pay, and off-cycle runs .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $75,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in payroll and benefits administration, ensuring compliance with federal and multi-state regulations while maintaining accurate payroll data. Proficient in managing payroll processes, benefits administration, and employee communication to enhance the overall employee experience.

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End-To-End Payroll AdministrationMulti-State Payroll ExperienceFederal And Multi-State Payroll KnowledgeStrong Excel SkillsHRIS Platform Experience

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll Tax FilingsW-2 ManagementBenefits AdministrationCompliance ManagementData ReconciliationAudit ManagementEmployee Experience StandardsFMLA ManagementACA Reporting

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailSound JudgmentClear CommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

HRIS PlatformsExcelPayroll SoftwareBenefits Management Systems

Industry Keywords

FLSAFMLAACACOBRAERISAHIPAANondiscrimination Testing401(k) AuditsEmployee BenefitsMergers And Acquisitions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process accurate, on-time bi-weekly payroll for 175+ employees, including bonuses, commissions, retro pay, and off-cycle runs
Audit payroll before and after each run; reconcile with Finance and resolve discrepancies
Manage payroll tax filings, garnishments, year-end processing, and W-2s with the payroll provider
Maintain compliant payroll practices for multi-state employees, including withholding, state-specific Earned Sick and Safe Time, and Paid Leave
Partner with Finance on general ledger entries, accruals, and audit requests
Administer health, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, and 401(k) plans
Partner with the broker on renewals, plan design, and vendor management; provide data and recommendations to the HR director
Manage leaves of absence, including FMLA, Paid Leave, STD/LTD, and COBRA, coordinating with payroll
Reconcile monthly carrier invoices and resolve billing and eligibility issues
Serve as a resource for employee payroll and benefits questions and facilitate regular education opportunities
Own payroll and benefits compliance, including ACA reporting, 5500 filings, nondiscrimination testing, and 401(k) audits
Maintain accurate payroll and benefits data in the preferred HRIS; build reports for leadership and Finance
Monitor employment legislation changes across the US and inform HR and Finance teams
Document processes and recommend improvements and automation as the organization scales
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of hands-on payroll and benefits administration, including end-to-end payroll for 100+ employees
Multi-state payroll experience preferred
Deep knowledge of federal and multi-state payroll, wage and hour, and benefits rules, including FLSA, FMLA, ACA, COBRA, ERISA, and HIPAA
Experience with various HRIS platforms
Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
Sharp eye for detail and reconciliation
Sound judgment with highly confidential information
Commitment to employee experience standards with clear, warm communication
Bachelor's degree in HR, business, accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experience preferred
Experience with mergers, acquisitions, or system conversions, including payroll and benefits integration preferred