Payroll/Benefits SpecialistJob Summary:The Payroll/Benefits Specialist will primarily support the integration of new acquisitions/practices into GDP by successfully transitioning them into our systems and processes. This role will partner with the HR, Operations, and Integration teams to provide support in areas including payroll, policies, compensation and benefits administration. This role reports to the Chief People Officer and will partner closely with the HR Operations Manager and HR leaders across Guardian.Primary Job Responsibilities:1. Review and compare payroll, policies, benefits and retirement plans of newly acquired practices with GDP's plans.2. Participate in weekly integration status update meetings to report on progress of HR integration3. Onboard new practice and team members to Paychex Flex for payroll, time and attendance and benefits.4. Support new managers and team members during integration5. Monitor and maintain data integrity of the HRIS through data audits and partnering with appropriate party to resolve any questionable findings as needed 6. Provide support to managers/HR team for reporting and tracking payroll requirements, background checks, preparing offer letters, etc.7. Provide administrative support for recruitment including job postings, screening applicants as needed8. Provide support on HR projects9. Perform other related assigned duties as necessary to complete the Primary Job Responsibilities as described above.Qualifications:A cents € cents Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related fieldA cents € cents Minimum of 2 years' experience in similar role supporting multiple locations/sitesA cents € cents Experience processing payrollA cents € cents Knowledge of employment principles, practices and legislationA cents € cents Strong knowledge of state and federal legislationA cents € cents Excellent relationship building, collaboration and driving team spirit capabilities with a history of working effectively with a wide range of stakeholdersA cents € cents Self-driven, resilient, energetic, enthusiastic and inclusiveA cents € cents Demonstrated technical proficiency with Microsoft Office products, ATS, and HRIS systems (preferably Paychex)A cents € cents Must have work authorization that permits working with Guardian in the USCompensation & Structure:Base Compensation: Competitive, market based401k Program: Participation in 401k plan with 4% company matchBenefits: Competitive health, dental, vision, long term and short term disability and life insurance plansLocation: Hybrid Remote/Northern VirginiaGuardian Dentistry is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. Guardian Dentistry will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.