Benefits and Payroll Specialist

Benefits And Payroll Specialist

Enavate is a rapidly growing, US-based IT company and a Microsoft Gold Partner, known for disrupting the SMB industry with tailored business solutions. As we continue to scale, our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences extends beyond our clients to the incredible Team Members who make it all possible. We are seeking a Benefits And Payroll Specialist to join our Human Resources and Culture team and support our global operations.

Location : Fargo, ND (Hybrid, 3 days in the office) Reports To : Global HR Operations Leader Experience Team : Human Resources and Culture

About the Role : Enavate is currently looking for a Benefits And Payroll Specialist to oversee payroll processing and Team Member benefits across the US and Canada. This role is critical to our employee experience and requires a high degree of accuracy, discretion, and collaboration between HR, Finance, and external vendors. You'll help ensure that our payroll operations are compliant and efficient while supporting programs that keep our Team Members engaged and cared for.

The ideal candidate is a detail-driven professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills, and is passionate about enhancing the employee experience through reliable payroll and best-in-class benefits offerings.

Your Impact and Key Responsibilities :

• Manage full-cycle, multi-national payroll operations for the US and Canada, ensuring timely and accurate processing in compliance with all regulations.
• Ensure proper tax filings, wage reporting, and adherence to federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Payroll compliance and audit.
• Maintain payroll systems and data integrity across platforms.
• Serve as the main point of contact for Team Member payroll and benefits questions, delivering timely and effective support.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to reconcile payroll accounts and support compensation analysis.
• Oversee the administration of health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, health savings accounts, and leave of absence programs.
• Partner with external benefits providers to manage vendor relationships and ensure competitive, cost-effective offerings.
• Monitor trends and regulatory changes to recommend updates to policies and processes.
• Support the development and rollout of payroll and benefits policies aligned with business objectives and Team Member satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate records for benefits enrollment, billing, and compliance, including medical, dental, 401(k), and life insurance programs.
• Utilize internal and external data to benchmark and enhance total rewards offerings.

What We're Looking For :

Education & Certifications

Experience

Technical Skills

Soft Skills