Payroll / Benefits Specialist

  • Randstad
  • North Haven, Connecticut
  • Full Time
We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage full-cycle payroll processing and benefits administration for approximately 200 employees. In this role, you will be the primary steward of our payroll and timekeeping systems (UKG), ensuring that staff are paid accurately, taxes are filed correctly, and employee benefits are flawlessly administered. Working under the guidance of the Fiscal Director, you will also play an integral role in data analysis, compliance auditing, and supporting the broader functions of the Finance Department.

salary: $25 - $35 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4:30 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

  • Associate’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 2–3 years of payroll and/or accounting experience
  • Experience with payroll systems (UKG is a MUST)
  • strong Excel skills (including pivot tables and data analysis)
  • Experience with benefits administration
  • strong organizational skills with the ability to manage detailed payroll and filing systems


Skills
  • Payroll Processing
  • Benefits Administration
  • UKG payroll software
  • Payroll Accounting & Benefits
  • 401K
  • pension plans
  • Payroll - 50 - 500
  • Excel
  • Tax filings
  • 1099s

  • Qualifications
  • Years of experience: 5 years
  • Experience level: Experienced

  • Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

    Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

    At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact ....

    Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

    This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

    Job ID: 522767384
    Originally Posted on: 5/28/2026

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