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Betts Company · 3 weeks ago

Payroll/Benefits Specialist

Fresno, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Betts Company operates both a spring & coil manufacturing business and a truck parts & service retail business with multiple locations. They are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll / Benefits Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll and benefits administration for their multi-location business, ensuring accurate and timely processing and compliance.

IndustrialManufacturingTransportation

Responsibilities

Process payroll for hourly and salaried employees on assigned payroll cycles (weekly/bi-weekly/ semi-monthly as applicable)

Maintain and update payroll system records and employee pay data in the HRIS/payroll platform

Calculate and reconcile wages, overtime, shift differentials, commissions, incentive pay and other pay elements

Prepare and reconcile payroll registers, general ledger payroll accounts, and payroll journal entries

Ensure accurate payroll tax withholding, deposits and filings; prepare W-2s and 1099s

Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and managers; investigate and resolve discrepancies

Support payroll audits and assist with year-end payroll processes

Identify opportunities to improve payroll and benefits processes, controls, documentation, and employee self-service resources

Administer health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) and voluntary benefit programs (open enrollment, new hire enrollments, life event changes, terminations)

Coordinate with benefits brokers/providers for enrollment, billing and issue resolution

Manage COBRA/Cal-COBRA administration, leave of absence tracking, and ACA reporting

Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, including benefits communications and new-hire paperwork

Provide general administrative support to Shared Services: vendor communications, invoice processing related to benefits, filing and personnel record maintenance, and meeting coordination

Prepare regular payroll and benefits reports for leadership; support ad-hoc reporting requests

Support special projects (system implementations, process improvements, policy updates) and cross-team coverage when necessary

Qualification

Payroll processingBenefits administrationPayroll/HRIS systemsExcel proficiencyPayroll tax complianceCustomer service skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsConfidentiality

Required

2+ years payroll experience (processing and reconciling payroll) and hands-on benefits administration experience; experience in a multi-location/state environment preferred

Proficiency with payroll/HRIS systems (Paylocity preferred) and strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, formulas; ability to audit and reconcile data)

Solid knowledge of federal and California payroll and employment tax rules, wage & hour laws, and benefits compliance (COBRA, ACA). Solid knowledge of federal and California payroll and employment laws, including wage & hour, payroll tax, FMLA/CFRA/PDL, COBRA, and ACA compliance

High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and commitment to confidentiality

Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills