Conexus · 1 month ago
Payroll and HR Operations Specialist
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$95K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expConexus is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive People Operations Specialist to support their growing U.S. employee population. The role focuses on payroll administration, benefits coordination, HR analytics reporting, and managing PEO relationships.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyRecruitingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Vanessa James
Responsibilities
Coordinate end-to-end payroll processing through the PEO Paychex, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple states
Review payroll data (comp changes, bonuses, stipends, deductions, leaves, terminations) for accuracy before submission
Troubleshoot payroll issues and work with the PEO to resolve discrepancies quickly
Maintain payroll documentation, audit reports, and approval workflows
Ensure payroll changes are processed in a timely manner aligned with pay cycles and deadlines
Serve as the first point of contact for employee benefits questions related to health, dental, vision, disability, FSA/HSA, 401(k), and other offerings through the PEO
Coordinate annual open enrollment, communications, and employee support
Process benefit enrollments, life event changes, leaves of absence, and terminations in the PEO system
Partner with the PEO on compliance with ACA, ERISA, COBRA, and other benefit regulatory requirements
Support vendor escalations including claims issues and coverage corrections
Act as day-to-day liaison with the PEO for payroll, benefits, HRIS updates, compliance, and employee records
Audit employee data in the PEO system for accuracy and compliance
Maintain employee personnel files, onboarding/offboarding checklists, and standard HR workflows
Assist with multi-state compliance tasks including employment posters, onboarding state requirements, and reporting
Support policy updates, employee handbook revisions, and compliance with federal/state employment laws
Create, maintain, and distribute People Ops reports and dashboards (headcount, turnover, compensation, demographics, benefits utilization, etc.)
Pull data from the PEO HRIS and other systems to support audits, budgeting cycles, and leadership requests
Support quarterly and annual audits (401k, workers comp, payroll, compliance)
Provide timely, high-quality service to employees and managers regarding payroll, benefits, HR systems, and general People Ops inquiries
Support onboarding and offboarding interactions, ensuring a smooth and compliant employee experience
Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of HR or People Operations experience, preferably in a multi-state U.S. environment
Strong hands-on experience with PEO platforms (e.g., Insperity, TriNet, ADP TotalSource, Justworks, Paychex, etc.)
Solid working knowledge of payroll processes, wage and hour rules, and standard HR controls
Experience administering benefits in partnership with a PEO or third-party administrator
Strong proficiency in HR systems, payroll tools, and Excel/Google Sheets (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs/INDEX MATCH)
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and ability to maintain accuracy with high volumes of data
Strong customer-service skills and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
Experience with multi-state employment compliance a plus
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, disability, FSA/HSA, 401(k)
Company
Conexus
Finance, Technology, and HR focused Executive Search and Interim Consulting Firm
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-01-09Acquired
Leadership Team
Matt Primeau
Partner and Founder- (Conexus CFO, IT & HR Talent Solutions)
Colleen Freeman
Partner and Founder
Recent News
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