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Job Title: Payroll and Benefits Administrator

Location: Greater Little Rock, Arkansas

Pay Range: $60,000 - $75,000

Our client, a leading organization in the North Little Rock area, is seeking a dedicated Payroll and Benefits Administrator to join their team. As a Payroll and Benefits Administrator, you will be an essential part of the Human Resources department supporting the organization’s payroll and employee benefits functions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, proactive problem-solving skills, and excellent communication abilities, which will align successfully within the organization.

What's the Job?

• Process payroll for both Hourly and Exempt employees in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Implement, maintain, and review payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Assist in administering employee benefits programs such as health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal employees, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators, handling benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant payroll, wage, and hour laws, and facilitate audits by providing necessary records and documentation.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field, with 3–5 years of payroll administration experience; or 8–10 years of progressive payroll experience without a degree.
• Extensive knowledge of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and its application to payroll processing.
• Strong understanding of payroll functions, including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
• Proficiency with payroll software/HRIS (ADP) and advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work with a reputable organization committed to employee success.
• Engagement in meaningful work that impacts the organization and its employees directly.
• Chance to develop your skills within a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Work in a role that values accuracy, autonomy, and professional growth.
• Competitive salary aligned with your experience and expertise.

Upon completion of waiting period employees are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.