Human Resource Business Partner - Payroll and Benefits

🚀 Join KEYENCE as a HRBP - Payroll & Benefits Specialist 

Location: Keyence U.S. Headquarters – Itasca, IL
Total Compensation (Base + Bonus): $84,625

As a Payroll & Benefits Specialist, you’ll be a key member of the HR Total Rewards team, ensuring accurate and timely compensation and benefits administration for our employees. You’ll manage payroll processes, administer benefits programs, conduct audits, and collaborate across departments to optimize HR operations and support strategic initiatives.

• Administer bi-weekly payroll and employee benefits programs 

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations 

• Manage transactional aspects including documentation, reporting, audits, and system maintenance 

• Analyze market trends to enhance competitiveness and equity of compensation and benefits 

• Collaborate with HR teammates on onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and HRIS 

• Build strong partnerships with internal teams and external vendors 

• Lead and support cross-functional HR projects 

• Maintain focus and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment 

🎓 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field 

• 0.5–3 years of experience in HR, HRIS, Compensation, or Performance Management 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills 

• Ability to manage sensitive data with integrity and accuracy 

• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities 

• Adaptability and ability to build structure around ambiguity 

• Knowledge of current employment laws and regulations 

💡 Preferred Skills 

• Experience with ADP Workforce Now Payroll and SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central or similar HRIS 
• Proven success optimizing HR operations in a growing organization 
• Experience conducting benefits orientations and creating effective presentations 

💼 What We Offer

• Base Salary: $66,370
• Bonus Target: $18,255 annually (performance-based), paid quarterly
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K match, ~4 weeks PTO in first full year
• Career Growth: Promote-from-within culture with base and bonus increases

🌍 Why KEYENCE?

• Recognized by Forbes as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies
• A global leader in factory automation and quality assurance solutions
• Operating profit of over 40% for 25 consecutive years
• A culture that invests in your success from day one

KEYENCE is an at-will, Equal Opportunity Employer.