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Elite Clinical Network · 1 day ago

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

$55K/yr - $65K/yr

2+ years exp

Elite Clinical Network is a fast-growing clinical research startup seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist. This role is responsible for administering payroll and employee benefits processes, ensuring compliance, and supporting HR operations in a dynamic environment.

Consumer SoftwareHealth CareMarket ResearchPharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Process bi-weekly or semi-monthly payroll accurately and on time for exempt and non-exempt employees across multiple states

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws

Maintain payroll records, timekeeping systems, and employee data in HRIS/payroll platforms

Review and reconcile payroll reports, deductions, garnishments, bonuses, and adjustments

Partner with Finance to support payroll reconciliations, audits, and reporting

Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries and issue resolution

Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement plans, and ancillary benefits

Manage benefits enrollment, changes, and terminations in coordination with payroll and vendors

Support annual open enrollment, including employee communications, system updates, and vendor coordination

Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, state-specific requirements)

Respond to employee benefits questions with professionalism and confidentiality

Support compliance with employment laws and regulations, including multi-state requirements

Assist with audits, reporting, and documentation related to payroll and benefits

Maintain accurate employee records in accordance with record retention requirements

Partner with HR leadership on process improvements, system implementations, and scalability initiatives

Contribute to HR policies, procedures, and employee communications related to pay and benefits

Qualification

Payroll administrationBenefits administrationHRISPayroll systemsMulti-state compliancePayroll certificationsProfessional discretionAttention to detailOrganizational skillsTime-management skillsCross-functional collaboration