The Atlas Group · 14 hours ago
Sr. Payroll/Benefits Coordinator
US-KS-Wichita
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe Atlas Group is a company that operates in a high-tempo aerospace machining environment. The Payroll & Benefits Coordinator supports accurate payroll processing and benefits administration while partnering with HR and Finance to ensure competitive compensation analysis.
FinanceFinancial ServicesVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Process weekly/biweekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accuracy for shift premiums, overtime, differentials, attendance incentives, per diem (if applicable), and retro pay
Audit timekeeping inputs (e.g., Kronos/UKG/ADP time clocks), resolve punches/timecard exceptions, and coordinate approvals with supervisors
Maintain payroll records, garnishments, tax withholdings, W-4 updates, and year-end processing support (W-2, audits)
Ensure compliance with FLSA, state wage requirements, and company policies
Administer health, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA/FSA, and 401(k) processes, including enrollments, changes, terminations, and vendor coordination
Support annual open enrollment, benefits communications, and employee education
Track eligibility, leaves, and status changes (new hires, LOA, return-to-work, separations)
Coordinate with carriers/brokers on billing, reconciliations, and claims/escalations
Support hourly compensation structure in a manufacturing setting (machinists, CNC operators, inspectors, programmers, maintenance, shipping/receiving, production support)
Assist with wage benchmarking using local data, surveys, and internal trends; summarize findings and recommend ranges
Maintain job codes, pay grades, shift differential rules, and skill/level progression frameworks
Conduct internal equity checks and compression analyses during hiring waves, merit cycles, and retention reviews
Support offers by preparing comp recommendations aligned to experience, skill, certifications, and market conditions
Partner with HR, Finance, and Operations to ensure payroll rules and comp programs match production realities
Support HRIS data integrity (employee changes, cost centers, reporting relationships)
Generate routine and ad-hoc reports: overtime trends, headcount, labor distribution, benefit reconciliations, turnover indicators
Maintain confidentiality and compliance with recordkeeping requirements
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in payroll and benefits administration, preferably in manufacturing or aerospace
Hands-on experience with timekeeping and payroll systems (ADP, Paycom, UKG/Kronos, Workday, or similar)
Working knowledge of payroll compliance (FLSA, overtime rules, garnishments, benefits eligibility)
Demonstrated experience supporting or performing compensation analysis in manufacturing (hourly wage structures, differentials, progression steps)
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic formulas; comfort with datasets)
Preferred
Experience in an aerospace machining environment
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) and/or compensation-related coursework/certification (a plus)
Experience with job evaluation, job descriptions, and wage survey participation
Familiarity with Kansas/Wichita, Pennsylvania, and Arizona labor market dynamics and local wage benchmarking
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA/FSA, and 401(k)
Company
The Atlas Group
The Atlas Group is an investment partnership that invests in businesses with enterprise values between $5 and $75 million.
2-10 employees
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Diana Sterne
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