Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Equity Resources, Inc

Payroll & Benefits Administrator managing payroll and employee benefits for Equity Resources. Focused on accuracy and compliance in HRIS and payroll processes.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently maintain, update, and process payroll timely and accurately
Additional duties include maintenance of employee records in the HRIS system, report generation, and administration of benefits
Process biweekly payroll, including validation of employee data, special payroll runs, and adjustments
Improve payroll and commission processes for efficiency and accuracy
Maintain payroll records, including manual checks, stop payments, direct deposit updates, and special pay items (commissions, bonuses, garnishments)
Monitor payroll tax filings and year-end processes completed by vendor (e.g., W-2s) to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Conduct research, provide guidance, and ensure compliance with federal and state wage payment regulations
Maintain accurate HRIS records (new hires, terminations, pay changes, benefits, etc.) and generate reports as needed
Complete Verifications of Employment for current and former employees as needed
Serve as primary point of contact for payroll and HRIS inquiries, researching and resolving issues promptly
Manage employee benefits lifecycle, including enrollments, payroll deductions, and HSA and 401(k) administration, while partnering with vendors (Paylocity & Fidelity)
Review benefits discrepancy reports from vendors and work with Paylocity and Vendor to efficiently resolve discrepancies with minimal impact to employees
Monitor pending coverage as a result of Evidence of Insurability and follow up with Vendor and/or employee as necessary
Facilitate COBRA administration through Paylocity
Ensure terminated employees are transferred to COBRA Admin portal and appropriate paperwork is distributed by Paylocity
Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and payroll data and adhere to company policies, procedures, and ethical standards
Provide support to the HR team and assist with additional duties as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Minimum of 3 years of experience processing multi-state payroll and payroll taxes required
Basic accounting knowledge required
Experience with sales commissions and incentive pay strongly preferred
Certified Payroll Professional Certification (CPP), Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), SHRM-CP, or PHR preferred but not required
Knowledge of the FLSA and various state regulations relative to payroll
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HR technologies, including web-based payroll/HRIS is required
Experience with Paylocity HRIS preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail; able to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and resolve issues with sound judgment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage employees at all levels

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingmulti-state payrollpayroll taxessales commissionsincentive paybasic accountingHRIS maintenancereport generationcompliance with FLSACOBRA administration

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailtime managementindependent worksound judgmentwritten communicationverbal communicationinterpersonal skillsconfidentiality

Certifications

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)SHRM-CPPHR