Payroll Benefits Specialist
Company: EMJ
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: October 31, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description About the Role The Payroll & Benefits Specialist
role primarily focuses on payroll, benefits administration,
compliance reporting, HR systems, and employee data management.
Additionally, this role contributes to continuous improvement by
optimizing HR systems, streamlining workflows, and enhancing data
accuracy and reporting capabilities. Job Responsibilities Payroll
Processing & Compliance: Process and audit weekly, semi-monthly,
and monthly U.S. payrolls, ensuring accuracy in hours worked,
deductions, and tax withholdings. Ensure compliance with local,
state, and federal payroll regulations, including statutory filings
and year-end processes. Partner with Accounting and People teams on
reconciliations, reporting, audits, and systems. Support payroll
system updates, implementations, and process improvements. Monitor
background checks, drug screenings, and motor vehicle record (MVR)
reports, escalating discrepancies as appropriate. Support
compliance filings, including the annual EEO-1 report. Assist with
workers’ compensation documentation and reporting in partnership
with the Safety Department. Serve as the go-to contact for employee
partners regarding pay and time-related questions. Track and report
on paid time off, leaves of absence, and other payroll-impacting
activities. Support new hire onboarding by entering and reviewing
payroll and tax details, ensuring direct deposit and benefit
deductions are correctly set up. Audit employee deductions for
accuracy against billing from benefit carriers. Maintains
compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and
regulations, and recommended best practices. Benefits
Administration: Serve as point of contact with benefits broker and
vendors. Participate in quarterly broker reviews and annual
benefits review/selection. Answer employee benefit and life event
questions or coordinate resolution with external partners. Support
annual 5500 filings and related compliance requirements. Research
and resolve employee retirement plan issues in partnership with
providers. Assist with employee education and communications
related to the 401(k) plan. HRIS Administration & System Support:
Maintain and audit employee data in Paycor, including compensation,
benefits, and tax information. Create workflows in Paycor to
improve operational efficiencies and streamline user experience.
Manage system releases and updates, including testing,
documentation, and internal communication. Lead and contribute to
cross-functional projects to improve system efficiency and the
overall user experience. Create and deliver reports and summaries
for leadership as requested. Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in
Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
required. 2–4 years of HR, payroll, or benefits administration
experience. Working knowledge of employment laws, payroll
practices, and HR compliance requirements. Proficiency in HRIS and
payroll systems (Paycor experience a plus). Strong organizational
skills with a high level of attention to detail. Effective
communicator with a customer service mindset. Proficiency in HRIS
and payroll systems (Paycor experience a plus). Strong
organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Effective communicator with a customer service mindset. EOE.
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