stow Manufacturing is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to oversee the full-cycle administration of payroll and employee benefits for a growing multi-state workforce. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining employee records within the HRIS, administering employee benefits, coordinating leave programs, and providing exceptional service to employees while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and company regulations. stow Manufacturing is the third entity of stow Group in the US. As this entity continues to grow to more than 200 employees, this is a new role specifically for this entity/location. This position will play a critical role in supporting our expanding workforce through accurate payroll administration, benefits coordination, and process improvement.Payroll Administration Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly employees and semi-monthly payroll for salaried employees. Manage all aspects of the payroll cycle, ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on schedule. Review, audit, and resolve timekeeping and attendance discrepancies.Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Process status changes including new hires, promotions, transfers, compensation, and terminations. Prepare and maintain payroll reports and respond to payroll-related inquiries both internal and external. Provide customer service by being the primary point of contact for employees for pay-related issues. Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information. Benefits Administration Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and COBRA. Coordinate Open Enrollment activities in partnership with the benefits broker and management. Process benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, and benefit terminations.Reconcile benefit invoices and assist with resolving benefit discrepancies. Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions and education. Responsible for generating per-payroll 401k data entry. Assists in 401k administration and auditing.  HR Administration Completes new hire onboarding paperwork and HRIS data entry. Process employee terminations, including issuance of separation notices and required documentation. Administer leave of absence programs (PTO, sick, parental, paid, unpaid, etc.) in accordance with company policy and applicable laws, including Family & Medical Leave Act. Maintain accurate employee personnel, payroll, and benefits records. Ensure HRIS information remains accurate and up to date. Assist with HR audits and maintain compliance documentation. Recommend and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy. 
