Payroll Benefits Manager

The Payroll & Benefits Manager at Farmers Mutual Hail (FMH) is responsible for overseeing payroll, benefits, and HR operations to ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient administration of employee compensation and benefits.

BENEFITS

• Hybrid work schedule
• Paid Parental leave and Caregiver leave
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• On-site cafeteria and fitness center

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 5+ years of payroll and benefits experience
• 2+ years of supervisory experience
• High School diploma required, Associate’s degree preferred
• ADP Payroll Certification within first year of employment (or other payroll system certifications)
• CPP and/or CEBS designation highly desired
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs, especially Word and Excel
• Prior corporate experience with ADP strongly preferred

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees payroll operations, including semi-monthly payroll processing, earnings, deductions, and payroll adjustments
• Maintains payroll internal controls and serves as escalation point for complex payroll issues
• Manages and administers employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, deferred compensation, flexible spending, wellness initiatives, and other company-sponsored programs
• Ensures accurate enrollment, eligibility maintenance, and coordination with carriers, vendors, and third-party administrators while leading wellness activities and benefit-related employee engagement initiatives
• Led employee communications and education related to benefits programs, including open enrollment, program changes, wellness initiatives, and ongoing benefit awareness to support employee understanding and engagement
• Serves as key owner and administrator of HRIS systems, ensuring data integrity, system controls, and proper workflow configuration
• Maintains appropriate security & access controls across HR systems
• Serves as leave manager for company leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, PTO, Extended Sick Bank (ESB), parental leave, jury duty, and other leave policies
• Ensures regulatory compliance, consistent administration, and proper documentation while serving as a resource for complex leave issues and policy interpretation
• Maintains relationships with benefits brokers, carriers, vendors, and third-party administrators
• Reviews benefit billings, resolves discrepancies, and coordinates operational issues related to payroll and benefits services
• Manages the annual enrollment process and new hire benefit elections process to ensure accurate transmission of enrollment data and payroll deductions to carriers and third-party administrators
• Engages in the annual benefits review process, evaluating plan performance and proposing enhancements or new benefit offerings as appropriate
• Serves as a primary internal contact for payroll, benefits and HR system-related questions from employees, managers, retirees, HR staff, vendors, and consultants
• Produces and analyzes payroll, benefits, and HR operational reports to support regulatory compliance, organizational planning, and management decision-making
• Ensures integrity of employee data within HR systems through queries, audits, and analysis
• Engages in various other projects, activities, and duties as assigned