Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Overview

Handles payroll processing and benefits administration for multi-state operations.

Key Responsibilities

• payroll processing
• benefits administration
• data entry
• auditing
• invoice reconciliation
• compliance

Tasks

In this position, the successful candidate will help to support day-to-day payroll processing and benefits administration activities, including data entry and auditing, maintaining employee records, administering benefit enrollments and changes, reconciling invoices, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. They will also be the point of contact for any questions from employees and with vendors.

Requirements

• 2+ years
• ceridian dayforce
• cpp certification
• excel
• analytical
• customer service

What You Bring

We are currently seeking a Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join our growing team, supporting our expanding operations across multiple states. The ideal candidate possesses 2+ years of payroll administration experience, and either benefits administration experience and/or customer service experience and is eager to contribute to a collaborative HR environment that values accuracy, service, and continuous improvement. Prior experience administering payroll through Ceridian Dayforce is a strong preference. This is a hybrid position that offers flexibility to work from home and in-office at either our Peachtree Corners or Cobb County locations. We are seeking a self-motivated professional who can manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and a strong customer service mindset. -2+ years of payroll and benefits administration experience, preferably in a multi-state environment -Experience managing payroll processes with Ceridian Dayforce is a strong preference -Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment -Working knowledge of federal and state wage/hour laws, FMLA, COBRA, ACA, and other compliance requirements -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality -Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to provide outstanding employee service and collaborate effectively across departments -CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or SHRM-CP/PHR certification a plus -Customer-service approach for answering questions and concerns -Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and Outlook) -Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent experience

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Benefits

Additional cash incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on position offered. Learn more about Pond’s comprehensive benefits offerings here. All offers of employment made by Pond & Company are contingent upon satisfactory background check results. Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on all candidates that are offered a position at Pond in compliance with program policy as well as state and federal regulations. Additionally, offers may be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

About Pond & Company

-Evolved into a multidisciplinary consultancy blending engineering, architecture, planning, and construction oversight. -Privately held and backed by private equity, delivers both small‑scale and complex large‑scale programs across public and private sectors. -Project portfolio spans federal, energy, transportation, industrial, life‑sciences, and commercial markets globally. -Typical engagements include pre‑FEED/FEED design, asset integrity, environmental/regulatory compliance, and full construction management. -Renowned for specialized services like fueling systems, medical‑sterilization facilities, and NESHAP emissions compliance. -Handles diverse geographies and regulations. -Team agility enables rapid scaling of integrated, cross‑discipline project groups tailored to client and project needs.

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Security Clearance

-offers contingent on satisfactory background check results. -pre-employment background checks for all candidates offered a position. -checks comply with program policy, state and federal regulations. -offers may also require successful completion of a pre‑employment drug and alcohol test.