Benefits & Payroll Specialist id-7489

April 28, 2025

At Pinion, we are dedicated to enhancing the well-being of our employees by providing exceptional benefits and payroll support. We are currently seeking a skilled Benefits and Payroll Administrator who thrives in helping individuals navigate through significant life events and understand their benefits. This role is pivotal in ensuring smooth and efficient operations in benefits administration, while also serving as a backup for payroll tasks.

Our values are a guidepost for how we relate to the people we work with – collaborative, engaged and joy-filled. We are looking for a benefits and payroll professional to join our team who embraces our values of:

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Role Overview:

As a Benefits and Payroll Administrator at Pinion, you will play a crucial role in assisting employees with benefits enrollment and managing life events. Your primary responsibilities will include being the expert in Pinion’s benefits, ensuring compliance with federal and state benefits regulations, meticulous management of employee and benefits-related data in benefit vendor sites and payroll systems, bill reconciliation, and acting as a reliable backup for payroll processing. This role requires a blend of empathy, initiative, and a strong commitment to confidentiality and customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the benefits enrollment process for new hires and at open enrollment, including health, dental, vision, 401(k) and other voluntary benefits and assist employees through various life events.

• Ensure compliance with federal and state benefits regulations.

• Maintain accurate employee and benefits-related data in benefit vendor sites and payroll systems and oversee preparation of annual employee census for quotes from insurers and benefits providers.

• Conduct thorough bill reconciliation for all benefits-related expenses.

• Completion of unemployment and state disability claim forms.

• Serve as a backup for payroll processing, ensuring continuity and precision in payroll operations.

• Address and resolve employee inquiries regarding benefits and payroll timely, with a high level of empathy and professionalism.

• Collaborate with HR and finance teams at Pinion to ensure seamless integration of compensation adjustments and manage large-scale enrollments or new hire groups.

What You'll Need:

• 3-5 years of experience in payroll, with a strong preference for candidates who also have experience in benefits administration.

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, capable of interacting effectively with all levels of the organization.

• A meticulous approach to work, with a keen eye for detail.

• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Proactive and self-directed work ethic, capable of working effectively without constant supervision.

• Experienced in using ADP for payroll processing.

• Strong capabilities in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, to manage and analyze data effectively.

What’s in it for You:

• Hybrid or in-office work options

• A people-centered culture with fun included among our core firm values

• A robust training and development program designed to help you discover your distinct abilities and use them to grow yourself and the firm

• Pinion offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k, profit sharing, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements, and paid leave

Compensation: In some states and municipalities, Pinion is required by law to include a reasonable estimate for range of compensation. When making compensation decisions, Pinion takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, certifications/licenses, and geographic location. The wide range for this role reasonably accounts for these factors. Specific compensation decisions are made based on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $22-$33 per hour.

Compensation: In some states and municipalities, Pinion is required by law to include a reasonable estimate for range of compensation. When making compensation decisions, Pinion takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, certifications/licenses, and geographic location. The wide range for this role reasonably accounts for these factors. Specific compensation decisions are made based on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $22-$30 per hour.

EEO: Pinion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Attest services are provided by KCoe Isom, LLP, a licensed CPA firm.

Qualifications:

What You'll Need:

• 3-5 years of experience in payroll, with a strong preference for candidates who also have experience in benefits administration.

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, capable of interacting effectively with all levels of the organization.

• A meticulous approach to work, with a keen eye for detail.

• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Proactive and self-directed work ethic, capable of working effectively without constant supervision.

• Experienced in using ADP for payroll processing.

• Strong capabilities in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, to manage and analyze data effectively.

What’s in it for You:

• Hybrid or in-office work options

• A people-centered culture with fun included among our core firm values

• A robust training and development program designed to help you discover your distinct abilities and use them to grow yourself and the firm

• Pinion offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k, profit sharing, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements, and paid leave

Compensation: In some states and municipalities, Pinion is required by law to include a reasonable estimate for range of compensation. When making compensation decisions, Pinion takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, certifications/licenses, and geographic location. The wide range for this role reasonably accounts for these factors. Specific compensation decisions are made based on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $22-$33 per hour.

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