Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Viz.ai

part-time

Posted on: 9/5/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $45 - $50 per hour

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

Process full cycle semi-monthly, multi-state U.S. payroll, including sensitive and off-cycle payroll and timesheet validation
Conduct pre- and post-processing audits (timesheets, registers, adjustments, leave plans, 401(k) funding, deductions/earnings amounts and codes)
Partner with payroll provider and state agencies for tax registrations, filings, notice resolution, and compliance
Manage garnishments, liens, and child support deductions and communicate updates to employees
Support administration of health, disability, retirement (401k), and wellness programs
Assist with new hire benefits orientation, open enrollment, and compliance reporting (including 1094/1095-C, nondiscrimination testing)
Partner with brokers and vendors to resolve billing and reconciliation issues
Provide timely, clear responses to payroll and benefits-related employee questions
Report to Sr. Manager, People Operations and collaborate across People Team and Finance

3+ years of payroll administration experience (multi-state strongly preferred)
Benefits administration exposure is a plus
Familiarity with Paylocity and HiBob or similar HRIS systems
Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll compliance (state pay laws, FLSA, FMLA, COBRA, ERISA)
Strong Excel skills and comfort with Google Workspace and AI tools
Experience using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) as part of workflow
High degree of attention to detail, organizational skills, and customer-service mindset
Ability to work independently and collaborate across People, Finance, and external partners
Ability to identify and respond to shifting priorities while meeting deadlines
Stay up-to-date with federal, state, and local payroll and benefits laws and regulations
Must be fully vaccinated before any in-person meetings unless exempt