Payroll, Benefits & Compensation Specialist

Job Details: Job Location: Faye Admin Office - Fayetteville, NC, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Position SummaryResponsible for accurate biweekly payroll processing and ongoing administration of employee benefits, garnishments, 401(k) contributions, performance review tracking, and compensation research for approximately 330 employees across multiple locations. This role emphasizes independent problem-solving, reconciliation across systems, confidentiality, and strong attention to detail.Payroll Administration Process biweekly payroll using Paycom; verify earnings, deductions, PTO, overtime and approved pay changes. Coordinate manager-approved timekeeping corrections, follow up on outstanding approvals, and escalate recurring delays. Investigate discrepancies, maintain payroll records, and support quarter-end and year-end payroll reporting.Benefits Administration Manage enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations and routine employee benefit inquiries. Reconcile benefit elections, carrier invoices and payroll deductions across systems. Coordinate with carriers and brokers; support open enrollment and renewals with the HR Director.401(k) and Garnishments Prepare and submit 401(k) contribution files; reconcile employee and employer contributions to payroll and provider records after each cycle. Monitor elections, eligibility, applicable limits and discrepancies; coordinate corrections with the plan administrator.Performance Review and Compensation Administration Maintain annual and 90-day review trackers; send timely reminders and follow up on overdue reviews. Track approved pay increases and effective dates; verify accurate entry in Paycom. Research competitive pay by job duties and geographic location using reliable market sources. Develop proposed minimum, midpoint and maximum pay ranges; identify market and internal equity concerns for HR Director review.HR Systems and Reporting Audit employee payroll and benefits data across systems; document reconciliation procedures and corrective actions. Prepare payroll, benefits, review-status and compensation reports; recommend process improvements. Provide related HR administrative support as workload permits. Administer child support, tax levies and other garnishments, including updates, remittances and recordkeeping.Qualifications: Required Qualifications At least 3 years of payroll experience; benefits administration experience strongly preferred. Knowledge of payroll deductions, garnishments, 401(k) administration and reconciliations. Strong Excel skills and ability to analyze and reconcile information from multiple systems. Excellent attention to detail, discretion, independent judgment and deadline management.Preferred Qualifications Paycom experience and multi-location payroll experience. Compensation benchmarking or salary survey experience.