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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Payroll, Benefits and HRIS Specialist - **Company:** Center for Spine & Pain Medicine, P.C. - **Location:** Westport, CT, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, C++ (Programming Language), Spreadsheets, Software Documentation, Data Validation, Data Migration, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Automated Data Processing (ADP), HR Software, Build Process, Data Management, Golang - **Published:** November 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/f03358dd-2a39-4445-9450-3085324e0640/payroll-benefits-and-hris-specialist ## About the Role · Progressive experience independently managing end-to-end payroll, with strong working knowledge of payroll controls, reconciliations, tax administration, and wage-and-hour requirements. \n · Direct, hands-on experience with both prevailing wage payroll and union payroll, including certified payroll reporting and collective bargaining agreement requirements. \n · Demonstrated HRIS implementation experience, including data migration, configuration, testing, payroll validation, and employee or administrator training. \n · Experience administering employee benefits and reconciling benefit deductions and carrier invoices. \n · Ability to build processes in a start-up or similarly fast-changing environment while remaining personally accountable for recurring operational deadlines. \n · Strong spreadsheet, data analysis, troubleshooting, and documentation skills; exceptional attention to detail and sound judgment with confidential information. \n · Clear communication skills and a service-oriented approach to supporting employees and collaborating across HR, Finance, and operations. \n · Ability to work a hybrid schedule with regular on-site attendance near Westport, Connecticut. \n · Great working knowledge across all areas of HR and compliance., · Experience supporting multiple entities, locations, or payroll jurisdictions. \n · Experience in forestry, landscaping, construction, contracting, or another service industry with project-based prevailing wage and union payroll requirements. \n · Relevant payroll certification, such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), or equivalent professional training is great to have, but not required. \n · Relevant education in accounting, finance, human resources, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. \n · Experience using HRIS tools like Paychex Flex, and benefits enrollment systems like Employee Navigator, or similar experience in ADP, Paylocity, Paycor.. or relevant HR systems. ## Description Centerpass partners is seeking a hands-on Payroll, benefits and HRIS Manager to serve as the centralized owner of payroll operations in a start-up environment. This role combines day-to-day payroll execution, benefits administration, and HRIS implementation with the opportunity to build scalable processes, controls, and a dependable employee experience. \n The ideal candidate has direct experience implementing an HRIS and processing prevailing wage and union payrolls, and working in a multi-state company. This is a working manager role requiring personal ownership of payroll accuracy, deadlines, issue resolution, new hire on-boarding, benefits enrollments, and system integrity., · Own the end-to-end payroll process, including timekeeping, data validation, payroll processing, approvals, funding coordination, and post-payroll reconciliation. \n · Process employee changes, earnings, deductions, garnishments, leave-related adjustments, final pay, and off-cycle payments accurately and on time. \n · Establish a centralized payroll calendar, documented procedures, approval workflows, and backup coverage as the business grows. \n · Coordinate payroll tax filings, year-end reporting, and issue resolution with payroll providers and Finance; maintain audit-ready records and appropriate internal controls. \n · Partner with HR, Finance, and operational leaders to resolve discrepancies, support payroll accounting, and respond to employee questions. \n Prevailing Wage and Union Payroll\n · Administer prevailing wage payroll using applicable wage determinations, job classifications, project requirements, and fringe benefit obligations. \n · Prepare and reconcile certified payroll reports and supporting records for covered projects; coordinate submissions and address discrepancies. \n · Apply collective bargaining agreement provisions governing wage rates, overtime, premiums, deductions, and employer contributions. \n · Calculate and reconcile union dues, benefit fund contributions, and other required remittances; maintain accurate reporting and supporting documentation. \n · Track wage schedule and agreement changes and coordinate their timely implementation with operational leaders and payroll providers. \n Benefits Administration\n · Manage benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, and open enrollment in partnership with brokers, carriers, and service providers. \n · Reconcile benefit deductions and carrier invoices, resolve eligibility issues, and coordinate required notices and reporting with appropriate advisers. \n · Maintain accurate benefit records and explain enrollment processes and benefit options clearly to employees. \n HRIS Implementation and Data Management\n · Lead HRIS implementation from requirements gathering and vendor coordination through configuration, data migration, testing, training, and go-live. \n · Define payroll, timekeeping, and benefits workflows; validate integrations, earnings codes, deduction rules, and reporting requirements. \n · Conduct parallel payroll testing, reconcile results, resolve defects, and document readiness before transitioning to the new system. \n · Serve as the ongoing HRIS administrator, maintaining employee data, role-based access, reporting, and system documentation. \n · Build scalable processes that reduce manual work, protect confidential information, and support a growing organization., Accurate, timely payroll; reliable prevailing wage and union reporting to support business accounting programs; well-reconciled benefits records; a successfully implemented HRIS; and documented, scalable processes that employees and business partners can trust.