Job Summary
As a Compensation and Benefits Administrator, you will play a critical role in supporting our associates through the administration of payroll, compensation, and benefits programs. This position partners closely with HR, Accounting & Finance, managers, and external vendors to ensure accurate payroll processing, benefit administration, regulatory compliance, and exceptional associate support. The most rewarding part of this role is the opportunity to positively impact the associate experience by ensuring employees are supported through every stage of their employment journey from payroll accuracy to meaningful benefits programs and leave administration.
This position is 100% onsite, in Erlanger, KY.
You will thrive in this role if you:
- Enjoy working in a highly detail-oriented environment where accuracy and organization are essential.
- Take pride in providing exceptional customer service and helping associates navigate payroll and benefits questions with confidence and empathy.
- Are analytical and proactive, using data and insights to identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
- Adapt quickly to changing priorities and can effectively manage multiple deadlines and responsibilities simultaneously.
- Value confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical decision-making in all interactions.
These skills will be used to:
- Administer and process payroll transactions including salaries, wages, commissions, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and benefits.
- Manage employee benefits programs including health and welfare plans, 401(k) plans, leave administration, and open enrollment processes.
- Conduct payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Partner with HR Business Partners and internal stakeholders to coordinate accurate and timely pay for all leave types including FMLA, Short-Term Disability, Workers’ Compensation, and Inclusive Leave.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and employment regulations.
- Manage relationships with third-party vendors and benefit providers to ensure effective service delivery.
- Prepare and distribute payroll and benefits reports on a biweekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Support compensation and benefits analysis initiatives and recommend process or program enhancements.
- Respond to associate and manager inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, and compensation matters.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of four years of experience administering benefits and processing payroll.
- Proficiency with HRIS, payroll systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong understanding of payroll processes, benefits administration, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience supporting multi-state payroll administration.
- Experience working with leave administration including FMLA, STD, and Workers’ Compensation.
- Experience conducting compensation and benefits analyses.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), SHRM-CP, PHR, or related certification preferred.
Physical demands and work environment:
- Must be able to use sensory skills (i.e. verbal communication) to effectively communicate and interact with other Associates and customers.
- Must be able to perform repetitive motions and use fine motor skills (i.e. typing, writing) to operate office supplies (i.e. computer, calculator, copier).
- Must be able to lift and carry approximately 20-25lbs unassisted.
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time with low periods of reaching and standing.
The Value of a career with Fischer Homes
Fischer Homes is one of the largest and most reputable home builders in the Midwestern and Southeastern states. Founded in 1980, the company has grown to build over 40,000 homes and employs over 700 Associates. Fischer Homes' solid reputation has been built largely by the talent of our Associates as we have been recognized as the 31st largest builder in the United States.
We value diversity within the Fischer Homes organization and see each Associate as a team member and valuable asset. We select highly competent individuals to join our team, provide them with the resources, training, and development possible to make significant contributions and drive their success while determining their career paths. The rewards for their efforts are:
- Professional Development Training programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Competitive Compensation
- 401(k) with Company matching contributions and profit-sharing
- Employee Life Insurance
- Personal time off
- Inclusive Leave
Fischer Homes holds the highest ethical standards of business. We are honest and straightforward and will stand by our word. Our actions demonstrate respect, courtesy, and above all, fairness.
