Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Description

As FairCom’s Payroll & Benefits Specialist, you will own our bi-weekly payroll and assist with benefits administration and other ad hoc HR duties. You will also have the opportunity to dive into a variety of people operations tasks such as company lunches, event assistance, onboarding/offboarding, filing, compliance, etc. This role is a great opportunity to gain experience with a global tech company with roots in Mid-Missouri and develop your Human Resources career.

The Day-to-Day

• Manage & process bi-weekly payroll for multi-state hourly and salaried employees with our Payroll Software, Paylocity.
• Administer the time tracking and payroll system, and prepare and maintain all payroll-related records and reports.
• Assist employees with payroll questions, issues, & employment verifications.
• Research and resolve various personnel, payroll, and benefits issues.
• Use discretion in handling confidential information, incorporating all Federal, State, and local privacy and confidentiality requirements.
• Prepare and submit accurate reports with payroll information to the manager, accounting department, and/or CFO when requested.
• Assist with employee 401k setup and administration of 401k software, One America.
• Administer benefits software, Employee Navigator, and ensure data integrity for open enrollment, new hire enrollments, and qualifying event changes.
• Administration functions include filing, working reports, record keeping, and audits, such as an annual I-9 audit.
• Assist with team-building activities, company lunches, and office/company-wide events.
• Ad hoc HR projects as assigned by HR, Executive, and other Senior Leaders.
  
  

Requirements

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and apply sound judgment.
• A formal bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent on-the-job experience related to professional-level Business Administration, Accounting, and/or Human Resources.
• 1+ years of work or internship experience in Human Resources or Accounting.
• Basic understanding of deductions, withholdings, amendments, garnishments, and other payroll functions;
• Basic understanding of Benefits Administration and working with a benefits Broker.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in payroll management or accounting/bookkeeping.
• 1+ years of experience with either an HRIS or Payroll Software.
  
  

Join the FairCom Team!

Have Fun and Work Hard with an Opportunity for a Healthy Work/Life Blend

• Empowered, Agile Teams: Collaborate with passionate colleagues in small, cross-functional teams that drive innovation. Enjoy the freedom to shape your work and contribute meaningfully.
• Flexible Work-Life Balance: Achieve optimal work-life harmony with our hybrid work schedule, offering the best of both worlds: in-office collaboration and remote focus.
• Invest in Your Growth: Benefit from a supportive environment where long-tenured colleagues share their expertise, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Rewarding Compensation: We value your contributions. Expect a competitive salary package aligned with industry standards.
• Comprehensive Well-being Support: Protect what matters most with our robust benefits, including top-tier medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage. Plus, watch your savings grow with our 401(k) matching program.
• Generous Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with 15+ holidays, three weeks of paid vacation, a week of sick leave, and an extended holiday break for quality family time (skeleton crew operations).
• Celebrate You: Enjoy a paid day off on your birthday and another on our annual "CEO Thank You Day" in March.
• Thrive Together: Build lasting connections and strengthen your skills through annual & quarterly engaging company-wide events and growth opportunities.
• Fuel Your Focus: Stay energized and inspired with our fully stocked kitchen featuring delicious snacks, meals, and drinks.
• Convenient Commute: Easily access our office with a prime location near I-70.
  
  

FairCom’s long and dynamic history has been supported by a diverse team of coworkers, which we feel honored to have. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a working environment where diversity is celebrated. We believe all people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and we do not tolerate any behavior that runs contrary to this fundamental right, such as discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are thankful for every person who engages in our recruitment process and promise that all applicants will be considered for employment based solely on merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence, and without any regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran, disability, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.