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Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Walkermid

Human Resources (legacy human-resources)Human ResourcesCompensation and Benefits Specialist

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Key Responsibilities

Administer bi-weekly payroll processing for over 600 salaried team members, ensuring accurate time and attendance approvals, pay calculations, deductions,

Requirements Summary

High School Diploma or GED (required) Two or more years of full-cycle payroll experience (required) Prior experience supporting benefits administration Working knowledge of compensation fundamentals,

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Human Resources (legacy human-resources)Human ResourcesCompensation and Benefits Specialist

Responsibilities

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→Administer bi-weekly payroll processing for over 600 salaried team members, ensuring accurate time and attendance approvals, pay calculations, deductions, and compliance with company policy and applicable laws.
→Support hourly payroll processing for plant locations as needed
→Process manual checks, off-cycle payments, corrections, and replacements for lost or incorrect checks
→Monitor uncashed checks and prepare required annual state reporting
→Compile payroll data including hours worked, earnings, deductions, garnishments, and benefit premiums
→Administer FOC and garnishment deductions for salaried team members
→Respond to employee and manager inquiries regarding pay practices, payroll timing, and deductions
→Support the administration of company compensation programs, including base pay, job classifications, and pay changes
→Assist with the review and processing of merit increases, promotional adjustments, equity adjustments, and other compensation changes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and proper approvals
→Maintain compensation data integrity within HRIS systems, ensuring pay changes are documented and aligned with internal guidelines
→Support job evaluation activities by assisting with job documentation, FLSA status reviews, and market data preparation
→Partner with HR leadership to support annual compensation cycles (e.g., merit, market reviews, audits)
→Assist with compensation reporting and analysis, including headcount, pay changes, and internal equity reviews
→Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, disability, 401(k), and wellness programs
→Support employees with benefits enrollment, changes, and general benefit questions
→Review and approve benefit elections and vendor invoices
→Resolve administrative issues with benefit carriers and third-party administrators
→Assist with data collection and reporting for benefit renewals and audits
→Prepare and post required benefit notices
→Maintain accurate payroll, compensation, and benefits records within HRIS systems, including Workday payroll processing
→Ensure data accuracy between payroll, benefits, and compensation systems
→Support audits by providing payroll, compensation, and benefits documentation as requested
→Perform routine file maintenance and electronic record management

Requirements

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High School Diploma or GED (required)
Two or more years of full-cycle payroll experience (required)
Prior experience supporting benefits administration
Working knowledge of compensation fundamentals, including pay changes, job structures, and compliance considerations
Experience processing payroll in Workday or another enterprise HRIS/payroll system
ADP Certified Payroll Specialist (preferred)
Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and customer service skills

What We Offer:
We’re excited to offer a range of awesome benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability options, an Employer 401k Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, a Referral Bonus Program, Challenge Incentive Program, and paid time off.

Please note, while these benefits are part of what we offer, they may not all apply to this specific role. The details shared in this job description are intended to give you a general idea, but duties and responsibilities may evolve over time, with or without notice. And of course, we’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities succeed in their role.