Benefits Specialist

We are looking for a Benefits Specialist to join a long-term contract opportunity in Princeton, New Jersey area. This position will play a key role in supporting payroll and benefits operations, with a focus on accurate administration, compliance activities, and employee enrollment support. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now, strong Excel capabilities, and the ability to manage detailed work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage payroll tax administrator setup activities and help ensure required account configurations are completed accurately and on schedule.

• Coordinate with government agencies and external partners to address payroll tax matters, documentation requests, and account-related follow-up.

• Review payroll registers in detail to identify discrepancies, validate data accuracy, and support corrective actions when needed.

• Provide administrative support for benefits open enrollment, including processing updates and assisting with time-sensitive employee changes.

• Maintain accurate payroll and benefits records within HR payroll systems while upholding data integrity and confidentiality.

• Use advanced Microsoft Excel functions to analyze payroll and benefits information, prepare reconciliations, and track project progress.

• Work independently across multiple payroll and HR administration assignments with minimal oversight while meeting deadlines.

• Support compliance-focused payroll and benefits activities by helping ensure processes align with applicable policies and reporting requirements.

• At least 3 years of experience in payroll, benefits administration, or a closely related HR operations role.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now in a payroll and benefits environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to organize, audit, and analyze detailed data sets.
• Working knowledge of payroll tax reporting processes and coordination with third-party administrators or government entities.
• Experience supporting benefits administration activities, including enrollment or open enrollment processing.
• High level of accuracy, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive employee information responsibly.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple assignments, and contribute effectively with limited ramp-up time.