Payroll and Benefits Coordinator

Sunlighten

Payroll & Benefits Coordinator at Sunlighten supporting payroll and employee benefits administration. Join a health and wellness leader to improve lives through innovative products.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeLeawood • Kansas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $50,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with processing payroll on a regular schedule (weekly, biweekly, or monthly)
Review timekeeping records for accuracy and completeness
Enter and update employee payroll information, including new hires, terminations, and pay changes
Assist with calculating wages, overtime, deductions, and benefits contributions
Help maintain accurate payroll records and documentation
Respond to basic employee payroll questions and escalate issues as needed
Assist with employee benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and terminations
Support new hire benefits onboarding
Help maintain benefits records and employee documentation
Respond to basic employee benefits inquiries
Assist with open enrollment preparation and communication
Coordinate with HR and benefits vendors as needed
Take on additional tasks and duties as assigned by the HR Manager to support overall HR functions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
1–2 years of experience in payroll, HR, accounting, or an administrative role
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Basic understanding of payroll and benefits concepts (training provided)
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic office software
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Strong problem solving & critical thinking skills
Ability to handle confidential information professionally

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingtimekeeping accuracywage calculationovertime calculationdeductions managementbenefits administrationemployee documentationopen enrollment preparationHR functions support

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganizational skillstime-management skillsproblem solvingcritical thinkingcommunication skills

Certifications

high school diplomaGEDAssociate’s degreeBachelor’s degree