HR Specialist II

Job Description: HR Specialist (Payroll and Benefits main focus) 

Department 

Human Resources 

Reports To 

HR Manager / Director of Human Resources 

Employment Type 

Full-Time 

Position Summary 

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist is responsible for end-to-end payroll processing and benefits administration for approximately 200 employees, including office (salaried) and warehouse (hourly) staff across six U.S. states (MI, OH, TN, GA, KY, AZ). This role ensures accurate, timely payroll processing, benefits administration, and compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations while providing excellent employee support. Other HR Support as needed. 

Key Responsibilities – Payroll Administration 

• Process bi-weekly and Monthly  payroll for approximately 100 employees, overview payroll process for 100 employees
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, PTO, bonuses, and deductions
• Manage multi-state payroll compliance (MI, OH, TN, GA, KY, AZ)
• Maintain payroll records and coordinate payroll tax filings
• Reconcile payroll data with Finance 

Timekeeping & Attendance 

• Oversee time and attendance systems for hourly warehouse employees
• Review and resolve timecard discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws 

Benefits Administration 

• Administer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) plans
• Manage benefit enrollments, changes, COBRA, and open enrollment
• Serve as primary contact for employee benefit inquiries 

Compliance & Reporting 

• Ensure compliance with federal and state payroll/benefit laws
• Support audits and regulatory reporting
• Maintain confidentiality of employee data 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years payroll and benefits experience
• Multi-state payroll experience
• HRIS/Payroll systems experience (ADP, SAP, Workday, etc.) 

Preferred 

 
• Warehouse or distribution payroll experience