Mid Level Benefits Specialist Jobs
Mid level benefits specialist jobs go to professionals ready to own benefits program administration end to end, guide junior colleagues, and make plan recommendations with minimal oversight. Positions are concentrated across Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, with 29% offering remote or hybrid schedules and employers like Rippling, viaPhoton, and CandyCo hiring at this level now.
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Position Summary
The Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist manages accurate, timely payroll processing and benefits administration, including U.S. multi-state payroll compliance, international payroll coordination, and Employer of Record (EOR) payroll setup and execution. As a member of the People Operations team, this role also supports payroll reporting, audits, leave administration, employee onboarding and offboarding, and other departmental projects.
Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end U.S. multi-state payroll, including payroll changes, deductions, reconciliations, and coordination of federal, state, and local tax compliance.
Coordinate international payrolls with local providers, ensuring accurate inputs, timely processing, and resolution of payroll issues.
Set up and execute payroll through EOR partners, including employee setup, payroll approvals, funding coordination, and ongoing reconciliation.
Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, open enrollment, and payroll deductions.
Prepare and reconcile payroll reports; partner with Finance on payroll journal entries, accruals, and related reporting.
Support 401(k), workers’ compensation, and other payroll and benefits audits by preparing records, reconciling data, responding to requests, and resolving discrepancies.
Coordinate leave-of-absence administration with third-party administrators (TPAs), including applications, supporting documentation, payroll and benefits adjustments, employee communications, and applicable compliance requirements.
Support workers’ compensation administration, including applications, payroll reporting, coordination with carriers and TPAs, and related compliance documentation.
Support onboarding and offboarding, including HRIS updates, benefits communications, and final-pay coordination.
Maintain accurate, confidential employee records; respond to payroll and benefits inquiries; and support compliance activities, process improvements, and other People Operations projects.
Qualifications
5+ years of payroll and benefits administration experience, including hands-on U.S. multi-state payroll compliance.
Experience coordinating international payrolls and implementing and processing payroll through EOR providers.
Experience with payroll reporting, 401(k) and workers’ compensation audit support, and leave-of-absence coordination with TPAs.
Strong payroll/HRIS systems proficiency, Excel skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage sensitive information.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Physical and Environmental Considerations:
- Must be able to sit/stand for long periods of time.
- Required use of standard office equipment including laptop, phone, copier, etc.
- Typical office environment.
- Must be able to walk through the factory environment safely.
The hiring range represents what Mevion Medical Systems, Inc. reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and other job-related factors.
Position Summary
The Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist manages accurate, timely payroll processing and benefits administration, including U.S. multi-state payroll compliance, international payroll coordination, and Employer of Record (EOR) payroll setup and execution. As a member of the People Operations team, this role also supports payroll reporting, audits, leave administration, employee onboarding and offboarding, and other departmental projects.
Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end U.S. multi-state payroll, including payroll changes, deductions, reconciliations, and coordination of federal, state, and local tax compliance.
Coordinate international payrolls with local providers, ensuring accurate inputs, timely processing, and resolution of payroll issues.
Set up and execute payroll through EOR partners, including employee setup, payroll approvals, funding coordination, and ongoing reconciliation.
Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, open enrollment, and payroll deductions.
Prepare and reconcile payroll reports; partner with Finance on payroll journal entries, accruals, and related reporting.
Support 401(k), workers’ compensation, and other payroll and benefits audits by preparing records, reconciling data, responding to requests, and resolving discrepancies.
Coordinate leave-of-absence administration with third-party administrators (TPAs), including applications, supporting documentation, payroll and benefits adjustments, employee communications, and applicable compliance requirements.
Support workers’ compensation administration, including applications, payroll reporting, coordination with carriers and TPAs, and related compliance documentation.
Support onboarding and offboarding, including HRIS updates, benefits communications, and final-pay coordination.
Maintain accurate, confidential employee records; respond to payroll and benefits inquiries; and support compliance activities, process improvements, and other People Operations projects.
Qualifications
5+ years of payroll and benefits administration experience, including hands-on U.S. multi-state payroll compliance.
Experience coordinating international payrolls and implementing and processing payroll through EOR providers.
Experience with payroll reporting, 401(k) and workers’ compensation audit support, and leave-of-absence coordination with TPAs.
Strong payroll/HRIS systems proficiency, Excel skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage sensitive information.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Physical and Environmental Considerations:
- Must be able to sit/stand for long periods of time.
- Required use of standard office equipment including laptop, phone, copier, etc.
- Typical office environment.
- Must be able to walk through the factory environment safely.
The hiring range represents what Mevion Medical Systems, Inc. reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and other job-related factors.
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Mid Level Benefits Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level benefits specialist job?
Position yourself by highlighting direct ownership of benefits programs rather than task-level support. Emphasize experience managing open enrollment, resolving complex employee inquiries, and working alongside benefits vendors or brokers. Recruiters at this level want evidence that you've handled a program from design to delivery, so tailor your resume and cover letter to specific outcomes you drove, not just responsibilities you held.
Which companies hire mid level benefits specialists?
Companies hiring mid level benefits specialists right now include Rippling, viaPhoton, and CandyCo, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Mid-sized and large employers with dedicated HR functions tend to post the most roles at this level, since they need specialists who can run programs independently without heavy senior oversight.
Are there remote mid level benefits specialist jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are widely available at this level. About 29% of mid level benefits specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the core work, vendor coordination, employee communications, and plan administration, can be done effectively outside a traditional office setting.
How do I move up to a mid level benefits specialist role?
Growth from entry level into a mid level benefits specialist role comes from deepening your technical knowledge of plan types such as medical, dental, FSA, and COBRA, and taking on progressively more ownership. Volunteering to lead open enrollment cycles, managing vendor relationships, and quantifying your impact, such as error reduction or improved employee participation rates, signals to employers that you're ready for greater autonomy.
Which industries hire the most mid level benefits specialists?
Mid Level benefits specialist roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to employ large, geographically distributed workforces that require consistent, knowledgeable benefits administration and benefit most from specialists who can operate independently across multiple plan structures.