Payroll & HR Specialist
At a glance
Mid-level HR Business Partner & Generalist role at medmix. Flowery Branch · full-time · $60,000–$65,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Run weekly or biweekly payroll for hourly and salaried staff, checking wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions and other adjustments
- Reconcile payroll accounts with Finance, investigate mismatches and provide records for audit requests
- Manage benefit enrollments, life changes, billing and vendor invoices, keeping benefit costs and deductions aligned with payroll
- Maintain confidential HRIS records and handle employee onboarding and exits, including documentation and system setup
- Answer payroll questions, support managers with day-to-day HR needs and escalate employee relations concerns when needed
What you bring
- A bachelor’s in human resources, business, accounting or a related area, or equivalent experience
- Two to five years handling payroll, benefits administration and HR support
- Working knowledge of payroll rules, including FLSA and tax compliance
- Experience with benefits billing, reporting and connecting benefits data to payroll
Who this fits
This mid-level role combines payroll ownership with benefits administration and general HR operations across the Atlanta and Salem sites. You’ll work onsite in Flowery Branch and need to handle confidential employee information with care.
From the employer
medmix is a global leader in high-precision delivery devices. We occupy leading positions in the healthcare, consumer, and industrial end-markets. Our customers benefit from our dedication to innovation and technological advancement that has resulted in over 900 active patents. Our 14 production sites worldwide, together with our highly motivated and experienced team of nearly 2,600 employees provide our customers with uncompromising quality, proximity, and agility. medmix is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: MEDX). www.medmix.swiss
The Payroll & HR Specialist will be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processing while supporting key human resources functions at our Atlanta & Salem sites. This role ensures payroll accuracy, compliance with federal and state regulations, and delivers HR operational support including employee records management, onboarding, and benefits administration. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Administration
- Process full-cycle payroll (weekly/biweekly) for hourly and salaried employees.
- Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, benefits deductions, and other adjustments.
- Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
- Coordinate with finance to reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies.
- Support external or internal audit requests.
- Handle garnishments, tax filings, and benefits-related payroll deductions.
- Ensure proper allocation and integration of benefits costs into payroll.
- Act as primary point of contact for payroll-related employee inquiries.
Benefits Administration
- Administer all employee benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.).
- Manage enrollments, life events, terminations, and benefits changes.
- Oversee benefits billing, vendor invoices, and reconciliation processes.
- Prepare and deliver benefits-related reports and analysis.
- Ensure accurate and timely integration/imputation of benefits data into payroll (deductions, employer contributions, adjustments).
- Partner with benefits providers to resolve discrepancies and ensure service quality.
- Support open enrollment process and employee communications.
HR Operations
- Maintain and update employee records in HRIS, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
- Support onboarding and offboarding processes (documentation, system setup, etc.).
- Ensure compliance with company policies, labor laws, and HR best practices.
- Support employee relations matters and escalate issues when needed.
- Assist with HR reporting and metrics (turnover, headcount, etc.).
- Partner with managers to support day-to-day HR needs.
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 2–5 years of experience in payroll processing, benefits administration, and HR support.
- Strong knowledge of payroll laws and regulations (FLSA, tax compliance, etc.).
- Experience managing benefits billing, reporting, and payroll integration.
- Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (ADP, SAP, Cornerstone).
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office Suite.
- High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
Preferred
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or SHRM-CP certification.
- Experience in manufacturing or hourly workforce environments.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
Key Competencies
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Problem-solving mindset
- Effective communication and customer service orientation
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
medmix is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce.
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All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.