Benefits & Payroll Specialist
Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$24-$30/hour
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Job Description
Life-Science Innovations has a full-time opportunity for a Benefits & Payroll Specialist to join their team. The Benefits & Payroll Specialistsupports the daily administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the organization’s HRIS and timekeeping systems, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and efficient HR processes. Key responsibilities include supporting payroll and benefits administration, processing employee changes, assisting with system testing, generating reports, and resolving routine system inquiries.Our goal at LSI is to provide tailored professional shared services to each of our customers, partnering with them to become an extension of their team. Headquartered in Willmar, MN, on the beautiful MinnWest Technology Campus, Life-Science Innovations employs people in a variety of roles and expertise. We hire technically passionate, positive, career minded individuals who align with our core organizational values.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Support daily HRIS administration, including employee data management, system maintenance, troubleshooting, and accurate employee and job setup.
- Assist with benefits administration, including enrollments, qualifying life events, eligibility changes, terminations, deductions, and annual open enrollment.
- Maintain HRIS data accuracy through routine audits, record validation, reporting, and resolution of discrepancies.
- Review benefit invoices, reconcile enrollment and deduction discrepancies, and coordinate corrections with vendors and internal teams.
- Support payroll operations, including employee updates, workflow approvals, payroll corrections, and processing assistance as needed.
- Assist with HRIS system testing, updates, and process improvements impacting Payroll and Benefits.
- Support regulatory compliance reporting, including ACA, Form 5500, OSHA, and required benefits notices.
- Generate and review HRIS reports, research discrepancies, and provide information to management as requested.
- Maintain HRIS procedures, support employee communications, and ensure confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and employee privacy requirements.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in Human Resources or an administrative role handling confidential information.
- High school diploma or GED required; equivalent combination of education, training, and experience considered.
- Experience with HRIS systems, payroll, and/or benefits administration preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with UKG Pro, UKG Benefits Administration, Canva, and video editing preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- High attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently, collaborate effectively, and provide professional employee support in a fast-paced environment.
- Employee Well-Being: We are committed to maximizing every employee’s talent in their role within the organization, and care about the well-being of each employee from a whole-life perspective.
- Communication | Collaboration: Success is built on relationships. We will bring expertise, professionalism and a genuine love for our craft to the table – and expect the same in return.
- Stewardship: Our investment of time, talent, and treasure will do great things in the long run. We make decisions based on our responsibility to our employees, our customers, our stakeholders and our community.
- Trustworthiness: There are no substitutes for honesty and kindness and doing what’s right.
- Excellence: We are persistent in achieving objectives efficiently and effectively; finding new ways to grow our company and each other
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FAQs About Benefits & Payroll Specialist Jobs at Life-Science Innovations, LLC
What is the work location for this position at Life-Science Innovations, LLC?
This job at Life-Science Innovations, LLC is located in Willmar, MN, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Life-Science Innovations, LLC?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $24–$30 per hour for this role.
What employment applies to this position at Life-Science Innovations, LLC?
Life-Science Innovations, LLC lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Life-Science Innovations, LLC?
Life-Science Innovations, LLC is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
What benefits are offered by Life-Science Innovations, LLC for this role?
Life-Science Innovations, LLC offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, and 401k Matching/Retirement Savings for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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