Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Working at Knobelsdorff

Along with building state-of-the-art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting-edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands-on experience in a variety of different industries. We tackle industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions.

Since our founding as a family-owned company in 1988, we've grown while staying true to our core values. Starting your career with Knobelsdorff means joining a culture that values your contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who step up and own their work.

If you're ready to join a team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated, Knobelsdorff (KE) is the place for you.

Job Description

This role supports the Finance and HR teams by managing the accurate and timely processing of payroll and employee benefits. You’ll be responsible for executing key payroll operations, overseeing compliance requirements (including Prevailing Wage Reporting), and providing support for benefit administration. Success in this role means delivering accurate, on-time payroll and ensuring a seamless benefits experience for employees—all while upholding KE’s commitment to Safety, People, Passion, and Performance. If you're someone who takes pride in doing things the right way and thrives in a fast-moving environment, this position is built for you.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be part of a team that gets things done, works with purpose, and takes pride in the results. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include :

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including data entry, calculations, and verification
• Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and company policies
• Support Prevailing Wage Reporting and related documentation
• Oversee timekeeping systems; investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Perform audits to guarantee payroll data accuracy
• Collaborate with HR to resolve payroll-related compliance issues
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and accuracy
• Maintain organized, confidential payroll and benefits documentation
• Administer employee benefits programs (health, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA / HSA, 401k, etc.)
• Support open enrollment and benefit renewals in collaboration with brokers and vendors
• Ensure benefits compliance with COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, ERISA, and other laws
• Educate employees about benefit offerings and help improve benefit communications

Qualifications

What You Bring

You’re someone who shows up ready to work hard, learn fast, and contribute to a team that takes pride in doing things right. Successful candidates typically bring :

Additional Information

Pay Range

We believe in paying for the value you bring to the team, and we aim to be competitive in every market we hire in.

Pay Range : $60,000 – $75,000 per year plus discretionary incentive opportunities

Total Rewards Statement

As a full-time employee at Knobelsdorff, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.

We believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Typical requirements may include :

Accessibility : If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources at 651-923-4970 or via email at HR@KEway.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Knobelsdorff is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

We believe in hiring the best person for the job, period. If you’ve got the skills, work ethic, and mindset to Own It, you’ll find a place here. If you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll work with you.

Knobelsdorff is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.