Total Reward & Payroll Specialist

At Koroseal Interior Products, our success starts with our creators. As the Total Rewards & Payroll Specialist, you will lead the administration of payroll, benefits, HR systems, and employee total rewards programs that support the attraction, retention, and engagement of our creators. 

This role combines technical expertise with employee support to ensure accurate payroll processing, effective benefits administration, and a positive employee experience. As Koroseal continues to evolve its HR technology and people programs, this position will serve as a key resource for payroll operations, benefits strategy execution, and HR analytics. 

This in person position reports to the Manager, Human Resources and is based on site at our Medina Corporate Office. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Payroll Administration 
  • Process and audit U.S. and Canadian payroll accurately and timely. 
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local payroll regulations. 
  • Manage payroll audits, reconciliations, and year-end processing activities. 
  • Respond to payroll-related employee inquiries and resolve discrepancies. 
  • Develop and maintain payroll procedures and internal controls. 
• Benefits Administration 
  • Administer company benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings. 
  • Manage employee enrollments, life events, terminations, and benefit changes. 
  • Reconcile carrier invoices and payroll deductions. 
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for benefit vendors and brokers. 
  • Coordinate and lead annual open enrollment activities. 
• HRIS Administration 
  • Serve as the primary administrator for Paylocity and related HR technology platforms. 
  • Manage system configuration, workflows, reporting, and data integrity. 
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation. 
  • Support ongoing system enhancements and employee self-service functionality. 
• Compensation & Total Rewards 
  • Assist with compensation analysis and salary administration programs. 
  • Support annual merits, bonuses, and compensation review processes. 
  • Develop employee communications regarding benefits and total rewards offerings. 
  • Analyze trends and provide recommendations related to employee rewards programs. 
• Reporting & Analytics 
  • Generate payroll, benefits, workforce, and compliance reporting. 
  • Support internal and external audits. 
  • Analyze data and provide insights to HR leadership and business leaders. 
  • Maintain documentation and records supporting compliance requirements. 
• Other Duties 
  • Perform all other duties as assigned. 

Skills & Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred. 
• 3-5 years of payroll, benefits, total rewards, or HR operations experience. 
• Experience administering multi-state and international payroll.  
• Experience with Paylocity strongly preferred. 
• Working knowledge of payroll tax regulations, benefits administration, and employment laws. 
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion. 
• Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to support employees at all levels of the organization. 

Koroseal Total Rewards:  

• Vacation time, personal time, and 11 paid holidays  
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance including a Flexible Savings Account 
• Company paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance with supplemental options available for employees 
• 401(k) with company match  
• Paid training and career development  
• Employee well-being benefits including robust EAP offering  
• Company events