Senior Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Everfi

. Own end-to-end payroll processing and benefits administration across multiple entities .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $70,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end payroll processing and benefits administration, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while managing multi-entity payroll and benefits across various jurisdictions. Proficient in HRIS and payroll platforms, with strong capabilities in data integrity, reporting, and employee communication.

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Payroll ProcessingBenefits AdministrationSHRM-CP CertificationMulti-State Payroll ExperienceHRIS Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingBenefits AdministrationMulti-State PayrollData ReconciliationTax Form PreparationHRIS ManagementCompliance KnowledgeOpen Enrollment CoordinationInvoice ReconciliationEmployee Onboarding

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaborationAttention to DetailCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

ADPPaylocityGustoHRIS PlatformsPayroll Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-CPCPPPHRFPC

Industry Keywords

ERISAACACOBRAHIPAA501(c)(3)Payroll Tax RequirementsWage and Hour LawsNon-Profit HREmployee ClassificationTax-Exempt Entities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end payroll processing and benefits administration across multiple entities
Serve as the primary bridge between HR and Finance on compensation-related matters
Provide reliable generalist HR support under the direction of the HR Director
Process multi-entity payroll accurately, compliantly, and on schedule across applicable jurisdictions
Maintain payroll records, audit pay data, resolve discrepancies, and reconcile payroll reports with Finance records
Manage payroll implications of hires, terminations, leaves, reclassifications, and compensation adjustments
Support payroll setup and administration for newly established entities, including a non-profit arm
Manage international workers and contractors, including currencies, statutory benefits, and local tax laws
Prepare and file periodic and year-end tax forms, including W-2s
Reconcile payroll data with the general ledger and bank statements
Generate internal Finance and HR reports
Assist internal or external auditors with documentation
Answer employee inquiries about paychecks, tax withholding, and deductions
Administer health, dental, vision, life, and ancillary benefit plans, including open enrollment, qualifying life events, and COBRA processing
Serve as the primary contact for benefits inquiries, vendor escalations, and carrier issue resolution
Reconcile monthly benefits invoices against enrollment data and coordinate corrections with Finance
Support annual benefits renewal, including data preparation, employee communications, and enrollment system updates
Maintain personnel records, HRIS data integrity, and employee files
Assist with onboarding and offboarding administration, systems access coordination, and I-9 compliance
Support HR reporting, including headcount, turnover, benefits utilization, and ad hoc leadership requests
Partner with the direct supervisor on HR projects, compliance initiatives, and company planning
Complete and submit HR paperwork accurately and timely
Perform other duties and assigned tasks

Requirements

What you’ll need

SHRM-CP and CPP certification required at a minimum
PHR or FPC certification is a strong plus
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, or equivalent mix of education and experience
At least 5 years of hands-on payroll processing experience using a recognized payroll platform or equivalent, with demonstrated accuracy in multi-state payroll
At least 3 years of benefits administration experience, including carrier management, open enrollment coordination, and invoice reconciliation
Working knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws, benefits regulations (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA), and payroll tax requirements
Demonstrated ability to manage payroll and benefits across multiple legal entities or business units simultaneously
Familiarity with non-profit or tax-exempt entity HR and payroll considerations (e.g., 501(c)(3) employee classification, Form 990 employee disclosure requirements)
Proficiency in HRIS and payroll platforms (e.g., ADP, Paylocity, Gusto, or equivalent); experience in multi-system environments preferred
Comfort working in a remote environment with Finance, Operations, and HR stakeholders across separate business units
Ability and means to travel up to 10% of the time as needed