Benefits & Payroll Specialist

Human Resources Opportunity in Financial Services

Benefits & Payroll Specialist

Location(s):

Atlanta: 2300 Windy Ridge Pkwy SE, Suite750, Atlanta, GA 30339

La Vista:12325 Port Grace Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128

Oakdale: 7755 3rd St. N, Oakdale, MN 55128

Scottsdale: 18700 N Hayden Rd, Suite 255, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

St. Petersburg: 877 Executive Center Dr. W, Suite 300, St. Petersburg, FL 33702

Osaic is not considering remote candidates at this time.

Osaic has returned to the office on a hybrid schedule requiring a minimum of 4 days weekly in the office. Applicants should be located at one of our hubs listed above and must be willing to work this schedule.

Role Type:

Full-time, Exempt

Salary: $57,000 - $93,000 per year + annual performance-based bonus

Actual compensation offered will be determined individually, based on several job-related factors, including location, skills, licensure, experience, and education.

Our competitive compensation is just one component of Osaic’s total compensation package. Additional benefits include health, vision, dental insurance, 401k, paid time away, volunteer days and much more. To view more details of what you can look forward to, visit our careers page: Osaic Benefits.

Summary:

The Benefits & Payroll Specialist is responsible for implementing, managing and administering Osaic’s employee benefit program, from retirement plans and health insurance to life insurance while resolving complex inquiries This role also helps to ensure accurate payroll processing, timely benefits updates, and a positive employee experience. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and comfortable working with confidential information.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Associated degree, high school diploma with significant job experience will be considered in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities:

Benefits Administration Support

• Enter and update employee benefit elections (medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life, disability) in HRIS and vendor systems.
• Support dependent verification and follow-up documentation requests.
• Monitor enrollment deadlines and provide first-level support on eligibility, plan designs, and coverage questions.
• Assist with monthly carrier invoice reconciliation and report discrepancies.
• Assist with plan audits and other compliance requirements.

Payroll Processing Support

• Assist with entering and auditing payroll data, including new hires, terminations, compensation updates, and leave adjustments.
• Help validate biweekly payroll reports for accuracy (deductions, taxes, hours, and cost center changes).
• Review and confirm proper setup of benefit-related payroll deductions.
• Partner with Payroll and HRIS to troubleshoot mismatches between benefits, payroll, and vendor files.

Data Integrity & Reconciliation

• Support routine audits between HRIS, payroll, and benefit carriers for accuracy (e.g., health plans, 401(k), HSA).
• Help reconcile contribution and deduction files, such as 401(k) deferrals or HSA contributions.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure timely updates.

Employee Support

• Provide friendly, professional support to employees who have basic benefits or payroll questions.
• Escalate complex issues to senior team members.
• Assist with open enrollment activities, including reviewing election files, responding to inquiries, and supporting webinars or communications.

Compliance & Reporting

• Assist with data preparation for ACA, COBRA, 401(k) audits, and other compliance requirements.
• Generate basic reports for HR, Finance, and leadership as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow data privacy protocols at all times.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of both benefits and the federal and state laws that govern them.

Basic Requirements:

• High school diploma with significant job experience required, associates or bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field preferred.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in benefits with prior experience with implementation.
• Workday experience including Workday Benefits and /or payroll(plus).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical mindset. Process oriented.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize, manage deadlines, and work in a fast-paced ever-changing environment.
• MS Office Suite including Excel and the ability to create and work in spreadsheets.

Osaic is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace and we hire the most qualified candidates without regard for age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, language differences, nationality or national origin, family or marital status, physical, mental, and developmental abilities (or the perception of a disability), genetic information, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, skin color, social or economic class, education, work and behavioral styles, political affiliation, military service, caste, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants for employment in the US must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the US by Osaic.

Osaic does not consider applications from candidates who do not meet the minimum qualifications stated in the job posting.

Osaic only accepts candidates from contracted recruiting firms and only for searches approved prior to submissions. Fees will not be paid for unsolicited submissions.