HR Benefits & Payroll Specialist

Benefits & Payroll Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused HR Benefits & Payroll Specialist to manage and support the administration of employee benefits and payroll functions. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate payroll processing, benefits enrollment, compliance, and employee support across all Pritchard Companies locations.

Reporting Structure

The Benefits & Payroll Specialist position reports directly to the Human Resource Director.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Process biweekly payroll for all employees across multiple dealership locations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Maintain payroll records, timekeeping systems, and ensure proper deductions for benefits, taxes, and other withholdings.
• Address and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Stay up to date on federal, state, and local payroll laws to ensure compliance.
  
  

Benefits Administration

• Oversee benefits enrollment, changes, and terminations for employees, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions, including health insurance, retirement plans, disability, and voluntary benefits.
• Coordinate open enrollment and communicate benefit options to employees.
• Work closely with benefits providers and brokers to ensure smooth administration and compliance.
  
  

Compliance & Employee Support

• Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws, benefits regulations (ACA, FMLA, COBRA, etc.), and company policies.
• Process and track leave requests, including FMLA, short-term disability, and workers' compensation.
• Assist employees with payroll, benefits, and leave-related inquiries, providing exceptional customer service.
• Support HR team with audits, reporting, and special projects as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.
  
  

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 2 years of experience in payroll and benefits administration, preferably in a multi-location or retail environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, benefits programs, and relevant employment laws.
• Experience with payroll and HRIS systems (ADP, Paycom, or similar preferred).
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
• HR or Payroll certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, CPP) is a plus.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.