Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Prince Industries

Payroll and Benefits Specialist oversee payroll and benefits administration across multiple locations. Manage compliance, audits, and employee inquiries while leading payroll systems and benefits programs.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeTampa • Florida, Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees, including complex calculations for shift differentials, overtime, and bonuses.
Act as the primary administrator for the ADP Workforce Now (Next Gen) payroll platform, maintaining the integrity of employee data and utilizing the Time Labor Management (TLM) system.
Lead the administration of employee health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plans, and annual open enrollment.
Ensure strict adherence to federal and state labor laws (FLSA, ACA). Lead internal and external audits, including workers' compensation and 401(k) audits.
Manage the completion and filing of benefits compliance such as Plan Non-Discrimination testing, Form 5500, Medical Spend Reporting,
Generate and analyze specialized payroll and HR reports for plant leadership to assist with labor cost analysis and budgeting.
Serve as the first point of contact for plant employees regarding pay discrepancies, tax withholdings, and benefits inquiries.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3–5 years of high-volume payroll experience, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now is required. Experience with ADP Workforce Now Next Gen is helpful. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) for data reconciliation.
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Accounting, or Finance preferred; or equivalent practical experience.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) is a strong plus.
Strong understanding of multi-state tax jurisdictions, garnishments, and labor laws. High level of confidentiality and professional communication skills.

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll managementcomplex calculationsdata reconciliationVLOOKUPpivot tablesbenefits compliancelabor cost analysisbudgetingauditing

Soft Skills

confidentialityprofessional communicationleadershipproblem-solving

Certifications

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)