Payroll & Benefit Specialist in Tucker, Georgia at EAE USA Inc

Role Summary

The Payroll & Benefits Specialist is responsible for the accurate, timely, and compliant administration of payroll and benefits for all EAE USA employees. This role serves as the company’s primary ADP SME, ensuring system accuracy, optimizing workflows, and supporting People Strategy Pillar #2 (Systems, Planning & Quality Capability Building). The specialist partners closely with HR, Finance, and Operations to deliver a seamless employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Operations

Weekly and semi‑monthly payroll processing including off‑cycle runsGross‑to‑net auditing for earnings, deductions, taxes, and retro adjustmentsMaintain and reconcile payroll records, timecards, PTO balances, and pay policiesManage wage garnishments, child support orders, and statutory requirementsPartner with Finance on GL mapping, payroll reporting, and month‑end closeEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local wage laws

Benefits Administration

Benefits enrollment management including new hires, qualifying life events, and open enrollmentMaintain accurate benefit deductions and carrier feedsServe as employee point‑of‑contact for benefits questions, claims, and escalationsCoordinate with brokers, carriers, and vendors to resolve issuesSupport ACA compliance, reporting, and audits

ADP Expertise

System configuration for payroll, benefits, workflows, and security rolesTroubleshoot system issues, errors, and data discrepanciesBuild and maintain custom reports and dashboardsTrain HR team members and leaders on ADP functionalitySupport evaluation of future payroll/HRIS platforms as needed

Compliance & Quality

Maintain strict confidentiality and data integritySupport internal and external auditsEnsure alignment with EAE USA’s People Strategy Pillars, especially Systems & Quality

Qualifications

3–7 years of hands‑on payroll & benefits experienceAdvanced ADP expertise (required)Strong understanding of federal/state payroll laws and ACA requirementsHigh accuracy, detail orientation, and process disciplineExcellent communication skills and employee service mindsetAbility to train others and document processes clearly

Preferred Experience

Experience in a 120–200 employee environmentPrior role as Payroll Specialist, Benefits Specialist, HRIS Specialist, or similarExperience supporting HR investigations or compliance reviewsFamiliarity with workforce planning and forecasting

Success Looks Like

Zero‑error weekly and semi‑monthly payroll cyclesClean, accurate benefits deductionsADP workflows that reduce manual work and improve qualityHR team trained and confident in system usageStrong partnership with Finance and HR leadershipElevated employee experience around pay and benefits