Payroll And Benefits Administrator

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Location: Geismar, Louisiana (onsite)

Schedule: Full-time

Reports to: Controller

Bengal is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to take ownership of accurate weekly payroll and day-to-day benefits administration for a growing, fast-paced operation. This is an onsite role for a highly organized professional who takes pride in precision, follows through consistently, and understands that payroll accuracy and employee support are critical to a company's success.

Bengal is a full-service, turnkey transportation, logistics, and heavy-lift provider founded in 1995 and serving customers across the continental United States and Canada. The company has built its reputation on responsiveness, adaptability, and delivering high-quality service with the right people, equipment, and knowledge.

About the role

This position is responsible for weekly payroll processing, employee benefits administration, recordkeeping, reporting, and related compliance support. The person in this role will work in iSolved and partner with Crescent-HR, so experience working in payroll/HR systems, managing details carefully, and communicating effectively with employees and outside partners will be important to success.

What you'll do

• Process accurate, on-time weekly payroll, including employee changes, deductions, adjustments, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain employee payroll records, timecard information, benefits data, and related files with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Review payroll reports and supporting data to minimize errors and corrections before payroll is finalized.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental offerings, and 401(k)-related processes.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment, life-event changes, questions, and claims-related support.
• Reconcile insurance invoices and payroll deductions, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate resolution with brokers, carriers, and service partners.
• Support COBRA administration, unemployment claims, required notices, and other payroll- and benefits-related compliance activities.
• Prepare routine and ad hoc reports, including new hire, absentee, and employee change reporting, as needed by leadership.
• Partner with finance and leadership on audits, renewals, and process improvements related to payroll and benefits administration.

What we're looking for

• 3+ years of experience in payroll, benefits administration, accounting support, HR/payroll, or a closely related role.
• Experience processing payroll in a payroll or HRIS platform; experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (formerly Great Plains), Employee Navigator, Fidelity, Ameriflex, iSolved and iHire is preferred.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, with comfort working in reports, reconciliations, and detailed administrative workflows.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, discretion, and follow-through.
• Strong communication and service skills when working with employees, managers, and outside partners.
• Experience with benefits billing, payroll deductions, compliance support, or insurance-related administration is strongly preferred.
• Candidates with current or previous staff accounting, bookkeeping, or accounting support experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why work at Bengal

Bengal offers the opportunity to step into a key onsite role that directly supports employees and the day-to-day strength of the business. This position offers visibility, ownership, and the chance to work closely with leadership in a company that values responsiveness, accountability, and operational excellence.

The right candidate will join a stable, service-driven organization where accuracy matters, details matter, and strong performers are trusted with meaningful responsibility. This is a strong fit for someone who wants to contribute in a role that blends payroll, benefits, reporting, and problem-solving.

What we offer

• Competitive and fair compensation, commensurate with experience and aligned with the responsibilities of the role.
• Major medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short-term disability.
• Long-term disability.
• Basic life / AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Supplemental coverage options.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick time.

How to apply

If you are ready to bring your payroll, benefits, and accounting skills to a team that values accuracy, ownership, and reliability, we'd like to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief note outlining your payroll/benefits experience and your target compensation range.