Payroll, Benefits, & Retirement Plans Specialist

Job Summary Reporting to the Senior Manager, HR Operations, the Payroll,

Benefits

& Retirement Plans Specialist serves as the subject matter expert responsible for end-to-end payroll processing,

administration, and retirement plan management for Abacus Group’s US operations.

functions for approximately 800-900 US employees across multiple states.

and 401(k) administration.

and retirement plan administration.

delivery. This role reports to the Frisco, TX or Alpharetta, GA office on a hybrid basis. If applying from a location outside of these metro areas, remote accomodation may be provided.

Administration (25%) Administer health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans Support open enrollment and new hire

onboarding processes Manage

vendor relationships and resolve escalations Ensure accurate

deductions and reconciliations in Workday Support leave of absence administration including STD, LTD, and FMLA coordination Maintain compliance with ACA reporting and other

regulatory

procedures documentation Train HR Operations team members on payroll and

processes as needed Generate and analyze payroll reports and metrics for leadership review SKILLS: Technical Expertise - Payroll Expert knowledge of multi-state payroll processing, tax regulations, and wage-hour complian

Requirements

, and DOL regulations.

Configure and maintain Workday payroll rules, deductions, and earnings codes with precision and accuracy Process off-cycle payrolls including bonuses, commissions, severance payments, and corrections Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies proactively to prevent errors Manage payroll tax filings and year-end W-2 processing Serve as primary point of contact for payroll vendor, managing relationships and escalations Identify and resolve payroll errors before they impact employees, acting as compliance safety net Support SOC 2 and DOL audit

related to payroll controls and documentation

Retirement Plan Administration (15%) Administer 401(k) plan including eligibility, enrollments, and contributions Coordinate annual compliance testing including ADP, ACP, and Top-Heavy testing Manage 401(k) vendor relationship with Fidelity or other provider Process loan and distribution requests in compliance with plan documents Support plan audits and Form 5500 filing preparation Ensure accurate 401(k) deductions and employer contributions in payroll system System Administration & Process Improvement Serve as Workday payroll power user, troubleshooting system errors and optimizing workflows Configure and maintain Workday payroll rules, deductions, and system parameters Identify opportunities to improve payroll accuracy, efficiency, and compliance controls Develop and maintain payroll and

RESPONSIBILITIES (Including, But Not Limited To)

: Payroll Processing & Compliance (60%) Own end-to-end payroll processing in Workday for 800-900 US employees across multiple states Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations including wage-hour laws, garnishments, and multi-state