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David Careers

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Posted 2 days ago

creative financial staffingLakewood (OH)
Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksPayroll Services

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$72,000 – $80,000

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About the role

Payroll And Benefits Specialist
Location: Lakewood, Ohio
Salary: $72,000 – $80,000
Benefits: Comprehensive Health benefits, ESOP Company, PTO, etc.
About the Company: We are partnering with a growing organization seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to oversee payroll and benefits operations across a multi-state workforce. This position will play an important role in ensuring payroll accuracy, maintaining compliance, supporting employees, and keeping HR and payroll systems running smoothly. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of their work, digging into payroll issues, and serving as a trusted resource across HR, Accounting, and leadership. Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
  • Take ownership of payroll and benefits for a multi-location organization
  • Excellent retirement benefits
  • Employer-paid healthcare
  • High level of visibility and interaction across the organization
  • Supportive, team-oriented culture with leadership invested in your success
Key Responsibilities:
  • Process and oversee multi-state payroll, including deductions, garnishments, bonuses, commissions, retroactive pay, executive compensation, and payroll taxes
  • Administer employee benefits and serve as a resource for benefits and payroll-related questions
  • Review payroll and benefits data for accuracy through regular audits and reconciliations
  • Research federal, state, and local payroll requirements and help ensure ongoing compliance
  • Manage payroll tax notices, state registrations, timekeeping, 401(k) contributions, and year-end W-2 processing
  • Maintain accurate employee information across ADP Workforce Now, UKG, and benefit carrier systems
Preferred Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of payroll and benefits experience preferredStrong multi-state payroll knowledge
  • Experience with ADP Workforce Now strongly preferredStrong Excel and reporting skills
  • Knowledge of payroll taxes, benefits administration, and compliance requirements

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