Benefits & Payroll Specialist

Toromont Cat

. Administer U.S. health and welfare plans, including new-hire enrollments, terminations, qualifying life events, beneficiary updates, evidence-of-insurability requirements, eligibility audits, employee deductions and

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge of U.S. health and welfare plans, including benefits administration, payroll processing, and compliance with federal and state regulations. Proficient in managing leave-of-absence and disability programs while ensuring accurate record-keeping and effective communication with stakeholders.

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U.S. Benefits AdministrationPayroll Processing401(k) AdministrationERISA ComplianceHRIS Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Benefits AdministrationPayroll Processing401(k) AdministrationLeave Of Absence ManagementDisability Program AdministrationRegulatory ReportingEligibility AuditsInvoice ReconciliationComplex Issue ResolutionMicrosoft Excel

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCustomer ServiceDeadline ManagementConfidential Information Handling

Tools & Technologies

HRISPayroll SystemsBenefits Administration SystemsUKG

Certifications & Qualifications

Group Benefits Associate (GBA)

Industry Keywords

ERISAHIPAACOBRAACAFMLASection 125Certified PayrollPrevailing Wage

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer U.S. health and welfare plans, including new-hire enrollments, terminations, qualifying life events, beneficiary updates, evidence-of-insurability requirements, eligibility audits, employee deductions and invoice reconciliations
Interpret plan provisions and federal, state and local requirements, including ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, the ACA and Section 125
Resolve employee inquiries and administrative issues
Lead leave-of-absence and non-occupational disability administration, including intake, documentation, eligibility review, payroll and benefits impacts, status tracking, provider coordination and return-to-work support
Administer the 401(k) plan and employer matching program, including eligibility, enrollments, deferral changes, payroll remittances, contribution reconciliations, participant communications, audit support and regulatory reporting
Partner with the U.S. Payroll team and external providers to support accurate, compliant multi-state payroll processing
Support prevailing-wage and certified-payroll activities, including registrations, weekly reporting, wage-rate maintenance, payroll follow-up and record retention
Coordinate with brokers, carriers, recordkeepers and third-party administrators to resolve complex issues and implement corrections
Maintain procedures, controls, reporting and audit-ready records while protecting confidential employee information
Monitor legislative, plan and system requirements and recommend process, vendor, communication or system improvements
Escalate matters presenting material legal, regulatory, fiduciary, financial, privacy or employee-relations risk
Work with employees, leaders, Human Resources, Finance, payroll providers, brokers, carriers, recordkeepers and third-party administrators

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Actuarial Studies or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Five to seven years of progressive experience in U.S. benefits, payroll, retirement-plan, leave and/or disability administration
Advanced knowledge of U.S. benefit plans, leaves of absence, disability programs and 401(k) administration across federal, state and local jurisdictions
Strong working knowledge of ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, the ACA, FMLA, Section 125 and applicable IRS, payroll and leave requirements
Demonstrated experience researching and resolving complex benefits, payroll or retirement-plan issues
Proficiency with HRIS, payroll and benefits-administration systems
Strong Microsoft Excel capability
Clear communication and strong customer-service skills
Ability to manage competing deadlines, confidential information and compliance requirements
Group Benefits Associate (GBA) designation or progress toward a relevant benefits or payroll credential is an asset
Experience with UKG is an asset
Experience administering prevailing-wage and certified-payroll requirements is an asset
Experience supporting regulatory filings, plan testing and internal or external audits is an asset
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for Toromont