Payroll Benefits Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end multi-state payroll, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processing.
• Oversee administration of employee benefits, including health, retirement, leave, FSA/HSA, life, and disability programs.
• Serve as the primary liaison with payroll, benefits, and retirement vendors.
• Lead annual open enrollment, employee communications, and vendor coordination.
• Audit payroll and benefits data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor payroll, tax, and employment law changes and implement required updates.
• Respond to employee payroll and benefits inquiries with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Partner with HR and Finance on reporting, system enhancements, and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain payroll and benefits policies and procedures.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive payroll and benefits administration experience, preferably in a professional services environment.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems, preferably ADP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.