The Benefit & Payroll Specialist is responsible for maintaining & processing employee benefits and payroll for all company operations. Provides support to employees by answering various benefit & payroll questions.  The incumbent will have a payroll background and basic competencies as an HR Generalist (including 401k, workers compensation, FMLA, leaves of absence, EEO-1 reporting and management reporting). The incumbent should be well versed in handling confidential correspondence and possess the ability to exercise a high degree of discretion in handling employee issues. The position requires a good sense of relationship building, initiative, common sense, verbal & written communication, and confidentiality.