COVE Animal Health · 9 hours ago
Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Middletown, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yrCOVE Animal Health is a growing network of veterinary hospitals focused on collaboration and exceptional care. The Payroll & Benefits Specialist plays a critical role in supporting payroll, benefits, and compliance operations, ensuring business continuity and a positive employee experience across the organization.
Health CareMedicalVeterinary
Responsibilities
Run regular payroll cycles and expense payrolls as needed
Maintain familiarity with payroll compliance, tax filings, and multi-state requirements
Administer third-party sick pay and state-mandated FMLA payroll processes
Serve as primary backup for the Payroll Manager during absences
Perform timecard audits to ensure FLSA and wage and hour compliance
Conduct ACA audits and support accurate reporting
Support internal controls related to payroll and HRIS data integrity
Manage benefits billing reconciliation and vendor escalations
Process employee status changes, including new hires, terminations, and leaves of absence
Maintain benefits administration systems and support open enrollment activities
Ensure accuracy of employee data across HRIS, payroll, and benefits platforms
Assist with payroll-related reporting for Finance and HR leadership
Partner with the HR Director on process improvement initiatives and system upgrades
Qualification
Required
Experience supporting payroll and benefits in a multi-state environment
Working knowledge of payroll compliance, wage and hour regulations, and benefits administration
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Comfortable collaborating across HR, Finance, and external vendors
Preferred
HRIS and payroll system experience preferred
Company
COVE Animal Health
COVE hospitals are built on decades of trusted care.
Founded in 1937
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Clint Werts
Chief Financial Officer
Ben Olson
Chief Medical Officer
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