Payroll administrator

Payroll Administrator
Location:  Gates Mills
Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site

Are you an experienced payroll professional who thrives on accuracy, confidentiality, and building strong relationships with employees? We’re looking for a Payroll Administrator & Benefits Coordinator (80/20) to join our team and ensure our employees are paid correctly and on time while receiving the benefits they deserve.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, people-focused professional who enjoys both the technical aspects of payroll/benefits administration and the interpersonal side of assisting employees with their questions and needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately process payroll for all employees, from time and attendance to pay distribution.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees with payroll or benefit questions, providing clear, professional support and resolution.

• Maintain payroll and benefit records, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding for payroll and benefits.

• Coordinate annual open enrollment for healthcare and other benefits.

• Communicate with third-party benefit administrators and prepare payments/remittances.

• Prepare required reports, including taxes, garnishments, unemployment, and compliance filings.

• Assist with audits and state-mandated reporting.

• Partner closely with the Chief Human Resource Officer on payroll and benefits-related matters.

What We’re Looking For:

• 3–5 years of hands-on payroll experience (multi-state experience a plus).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with integrated payroll/HRIS systems.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and math aptitude.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and resolve employee issues effectively.

• Payroll certification (FPC, CPP, or similar) a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative team in a supportive environment.

• Play a critical role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and supported in their benefits.

• Opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement in payroll and benefits processes.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

If you’re a payroll professional who values accuracy, service, and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today by submitting your resume and cover letter to [email protected]