Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist POST NUMBER: 485056

Phoenix, AZ
Vaco is seeking a Sr. Payroll & Benefits Specialist!

What stands out about this role?
  • Fully remote opportunity with a stable and growing organization
  • Opportunity to step into an upgraded role with increased visibility and impact
  • Incredible leadership team and collaborative culture
  • Cross-functional position partnering closely with Finance, HR, and employees across the organization
Responsibilities include:
  • Process and validate bi-weekly multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule
  • Manage payroll-related activities including bonuses, commissions, reimbursements, garnishments, and off-cycle payrolls
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
  • Coordinate payroll activities related to employee onboarding and terminations
  • Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and retirement plans
  • Support annual open enrollment activities and employee benefit inquiries
  • Review and reconcile benefit carrier invoices and payroll deductions
  • Assist with payroll, benefit, and 401(k) audits
  • Respond to payroll tax notices and support tax compliance activities
  • Prepare payroll reporting and analysis for Finance and HR
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and implementation of best practices
Requirements:
  • 7-10 years of progressive payroll and benefits administration experience
  • Full-cycle, multi-state payroll experience
  • Strong benefits administration experience
  • Tax compliance experience
  • CPP or CEBS certification strongly preferred
  • Experience with BambooHR Payroll or similar HRIS/payroll systems
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Strong knowledge of payroll laws, taxation, and benefits administration
  • Must be able to work Arizona business hours
Salary: $80K-$100K

To be immediately considered, APPLY NOW!

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
Posted 2026-08-06

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