Senior Benefits & Payroll Specialist

About Us

By combining a rich legacy in the power and gas compression space with pioneering technology, INNIO brings our customers affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions for today—and tomorrow. We are helping to meet today’s energy needs with 64 GW of installed capacity and 48,000 of our powerful Jenbacher and Waukesha engines, which can be found in more than 100 countries. And, by harnessing our history of energy industry firsts along with the power of digital innovation, we will continue to deliver for the future.

Our fuel-flexible Waukesha gas engines are designed for reliable performance in isolated, mission-critical and demanding applications, delivering dependable energy even under high-stress conditions. It’s time to take engines to a place no one else can. Welcome to INNIO!

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and service-oriented

Senior Benefits & Payroll Analyst

to support the day-to-day administration of employee benefits and payroll functions. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with a commitment to accuracy and exceptional internal customer service.

Key Responsibilities

- Respond promptly and professionally to Tier 1 employee inquiries related to benefit plans, eligibility, enrollment, and payroll.

- Support benefit administration activities including enrollments, changes, terminations, COBRA notifications, and vendor coordination.

- Assist in payroll processing, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and external regulations.

- Conduct audits on payroll and benefit data to identify and resolve discrepancies.

- Maintain and update HRIS and payroll systems to ensure accurate data integrity (Workday & ADP).

- Collaborate with HR, Finance, and third-party vendors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of payroll and benefit services.

- Prepare documentation for internal audits, compliance reviews, and reporting needs

- Responsible for managing and executing benefits billing and reconciliation processed, ensuring timely payments and accuracy with internal payroll records.

- Monitor and stay current on relevant laws and regulations affecting payroll and benefits, and support the implementation of necessary updates

- Assist with the administration of immigration/global mobility employees, including coordinating with internal teams, tracking visa status, supporting relocation activities for international employees.

- Assist with the administration of various benefit and payroll related orders such as wage garnishments, Qualified Medical Support Notices, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders, etc.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (HR, Finance) to identify areas to streamline benefits and payroll administration, resolve discrepancies and ensure compliance with company policies.

Minimum Requirements

- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

- 3-5+ years of experience in benefits administration and/or Payroll.

- Proficiency in HRIS/payroll systems and Microsoft Excel (ADP & Workday preferred).

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail.

- Excellent communication skills with a strong service mindset.

- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.

- Capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines reliably.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

- Detail-focused and thorough process execution.

- Customer-first approach to employee support and internal service delivery.

- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across teams.

- Proactive and resourceful in identifying and resolving issues.

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