Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Icy Strait Point - Hoonah Alaska

Payroll and Benefits Specialist supporting payroll processing for Huna Totem Corporation's 500+ workforce. Responsible for accurate, timely payroll management and compliance with regulations.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeJuneau • Alaska • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $72,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in processing bi-weekly payrolls in ADP Workforce Now across multiple entities
Review timecards and exception reports for accuracy and compliance
Ensure timely payroll submission and funding
Validate earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefit elections
Process off-cycle payrolls, adjustments, and corrections
Process personnel actions in ADP, including hires, terminations, pay changes, and job changes
Verify all payroll-related actions are approved and properly documented
Maintain accurate employee master data
Coordinate with Human Resources to resolve payroll discrepancies
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
Monitor overtime calculations and Alaska labor law requirements
Support ACA tracking, garnishments, and workers’ compensation reporting
Maintain payroll controls, procedures, and documentation
Prepare payroll registers, funding reports, and audit documentation
Reconcile payroll to the general ledger and benefit invoices
Support month-end and year-end close processes
Assist with year-end tax reporting, including W-2 processing
Provide payroll data for audits, budgeting, and financial analysis
Maintain and update payroll procedures and documentation
Identify and implement process improvements
Support system upgrades and integrations
Respond to employee payroll inquiries
Research and resolve discrepancies
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Human Resources preferred
2–6 years of payroll administration experience supporting a workforce of 300+ employees
Experience with multi-entity or seasonal workforces preferred
ADP Workforce Now experience strongly preferred
Proficiency with payroll and timekeeping systems (ADP required)
Advanced Excel skills for reconciliation and reporting
Knowledge of payroll tax, wage and hour laws, and benefit administration
Ability to integrate payroll data with HRIS and accounting systems
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Effective organization and time management skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Clear and professional communication skills.

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll administrationADP Workforce Nowadvanced Excelpayroll tax knowledgewage and hour lawsbenefit administrationreconciliationfinancial analysisprocess improvementsyear-end tax reporting

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganizationtime managementconfidentialitycommunication

Certifications

Associate’s degreeBachelor’s degree