Payroll/Benefits Specialist

About Betts Company: Betts Company operates both a spring & coil manufacturing business and a truck parts & service retail business with multiple locations. Our Shared Services team supports HR, IT and Accounting for a multi-location workforce and values accuracy, integrity, and a service-oriented approach to helping our employees succeed.

Position summary: We’re hiring a detail-oriented Payroll / Benefits Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll and benefits administration for our multi-location business, and to provide flexible administrative support as needs arise. This role is responsible for accurate, timely payroll processing, payroll tax compliance, employee benefits administration (enrollment, changes, COBRA/Cal-COBRA, leave administration), and a variety of general administrative duties across our Shared Services team.

Key responsibilities:

Payroll (primary)

• Process payroll for hourly and salaried employees on assigned payroll cycles (weekly/bi-weekly/ semi-monthly as applicable).
• Maintain and update payroll system records and employee pay data in the HRIS/payroll platform.
• Calculate and reconcile wages, overtime, shift differentials, commissions, incentive pay and other pay elements.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll registers, general ledger payroll accounts, and payroll journal entries.
• Ensure accurate payroll tax withholding, deposits and filings; prepare W-2s and 1099s.
• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and managers; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Support payroll audits and assist with year-end payroll processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll and benefits processes, controls, documentation, and employee self-service resources.

Benefits & HR administration

• Administer health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) and voluntary benefit programs (open enrollment, new hire enrollments, life event changes, terminations).
• Coordinate with benefits brokers/providers for enrollment, billing and issue resolution.
• Manage COBRA/Cal-COBRA administration, leave of absence tracking, and ACA reporting.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, including benefits communications and new-hire paperwork.

Administrative support (as assigned)

• Provide general administrative support to Shared Services: vendor communications, invoice processing related to benefits, filing and personnel record maintenance, and meeting coordination.
• Prepare regular payroll and benefits reports for leadership; support ad-hoc reporting requests.
• Support special projects (system implementations, process improvements, policy updates) and cross-team coverage when necessary.

Qualifications (Required)

• 2+ years payroll experience (processing and reconciling payroll) and hands-on benefits administration experience; experience in a multi-location/state environment preferred.
• Proficiency with payroll/HRIS systems (Paylocity preferred) and strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, formulas; ability to audit and reconcile data).
• Solid knowledge of federal and California payroll and employment tax rules, wage & hour laws, and benefits compliance (COBRA, ACA). Solid knowledge of federal and California payroll and employment laws, including wage & hour, payroll tax, FMLA/CFRA/PDL, COBRA, and ACA compliance.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills.

Preferred

• Associate degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or other payroll/benefits certification a plus.
• Experience working with 401(k) plan administration and benefit brokers.
• Experience with payroll journal entries and month-end accounting reconciliation.

Working conditions & expectations

• Typical office hours with occasional evenings/weekends for special payroll deadlines or open enrollment periods.
• Regular in-office work in Fresno with some flexibility as approved.
• Must be able to handle sensitive/confidential information.

What we offer (example)

• Health, dental, vision plans; life and disability insurance.
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and company observed holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.

Equal Opportunity: Betts Company is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.