Payroll & Benefits Specialist

• Deliver end‑to‑end processing of weekly, bi‑weekly, off‑cycle, and bonus payrolls across all US states


• Act as the primary day‑to‑day contact for ADP, managing the payroll vendor relationship.


• Coordinate payroll inputs including new hires, leavers, job changes, compensation updates, incentives, and time & attendance data.


• Review payroll outputs, reconcile discrepancies, and maintain strong payroll controls.


• Maintain accurate payroll records and audit trails.


• Respond to employee payroll queries clearly, professionally, and empathetically.


• Support the Payroll Manager with documentation and standard operating procedures.


• Partner closely with People Operations to ensure accurate data flow between YourGS and ADP.

Payroll Tax & Compliance

• Partner with ADP to ensure accurate and timely federal, state, and local tax filings, deposits, amendments, and reconciliations.


• Maintain multi‑state compliance, including onboarding new states as required.


• Support all year‑end payroll processes, including validation of W‑2s, 941s, 940s, and related reconciliations.

Benefits Administration

• Administer US benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and wellbeing benefits.


• Support administration and compliance of 401(k) plans, ensuring accurate reporting and participation management.


• Partner with ADP and benefits brokers to manage eligibility, enrolments, deductions, and issue resolution.


• Support and deliver benefits communications, enrolment periods, and plan changes.

Leave & Employee Support

• Administer US leave programs including PTO, sickness absence, FMLA, state‑specific leaves, disability, and company leave policies.


• Partner with People Partners and managers to ensure consistent and compliant leave administration.


• Act as a primary point of contact for employee questions related to payroll, benefits, and leave.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure ongoing compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.


• Maintain and enhance documentation across payroll, benefits, and leave processes.


• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and reduce error rates.


• Contribute to wider People Operations and Reward projects as required.