Senior Manager, Payroll & Benefits

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings

for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Use

• for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and

  for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it). Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short

  or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. We need to parse the posting. Key content: - Intro: "To support the teams working on our exciting projects, we are looking for Senior Manager, Payroll & Benefits In the United States - Atlanta | Boston | Chicago | Houston | New York | San Francisco The North America Payroll & Benefits Senior Manager is responsible for leading payroll, benefits, and related total rewards operations across the United States and Canada. This role ensures payroll accuracy, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and an exceptional employee experience while supporting Simon-Kucher's continued growth. The position partners closely with HR, Finance, Legal, Operations, vendors, and firm leadership to develop scalable processes, strengthen controls, manage risk, and drive strategic improvements across payroll, benefits, and employee rewards programs. This position can be in one of Simon‑Kucher’s Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, New York, or San Francisco office locations. Requires a minimum of two days in the office each week." - "What Makes Us Special" section: bullet points? Actually it's paragraphs: "Become part of a unique entrepreneurial team. Think independently, use your initiative, and take some risks. Entrepreneurship is a powerful force that drives the growth not only of our firm but our clients and people. Unlock the power of opportunity. Advance your career in a thriving company with a startup feel. We invest in your professional development every step of the way. Work in a values-driven culture. At Simon‑Kucher, our vision is to become the world's leading growth specialist. Our values guide the way we do business and communicate our distinctiveness. They sum up what we stand for, influence our culture, and drive how and why we do things. Invest in your future. All US and Canadian employees enjoy 401(k) & RRSP benefits with company matching. Prioritize your health and well-being. No matter where you live, we offer a competitive suite of health benefits to help keep you and your loved ones safe. Enjoy balance and flexible working. Be empowered to do your best work – whether it’s from home or in the office." - "Core Responsibilities" heading then bullet list under subheadings: Payroll Leadership & Compliance, Benefits & Total Rewards Administration, Strategic Benefits & Total Rewards Leadership, Financial Management & Analytics, Global Mobility & International Support, Team Leadership. Each with bullet points. - "Experience About You:" then bullet list of requirements: Bachelor's degree required. 7+ years progressive experience managing payroll and benefits administration across a multi-state US environment and Canada. 2+ years of people leadership experience. Demonstrated success managing payroll, benefits, and related compliance activities within a partnership and/or equity ownership environment. Deep knowledge of payroll administration, including gross-to-net payroll processing, payroll taxation, payroll accounting, reconciliations, and internal controls. Strong understanding and practical application of federal, state, provincial, and local employment regulations, including FLSA, wage and hour laws, ERISA, FMLA, payroll tax requirements, and employee benefit regulations. Experience developing and implementing payroll and benefits policies, processes, controls, and compliance frameworks in a complex, growing organization. Proven ability to influence senior leaders, manage competing priorities, and drive organizational change in a fast-paced environment. Strong business acumen with the ability to align payroll, benefits, and total rewards programs with broader business objectives. Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and make recommendations based on business and financial metrics. Excellent consulting, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence across all levels of the organization, including executive leadership. Demonstrated experience working within matrixed and global organizations, partnering effectively across HR, Finance, Legal, Operations, and external vendors. Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to operate both strategically and tactically, balancing day-to-day operational excellence with long-term process improvement and organizational growth initiatives. CPP certification preferred. - Pay: "The pay range for this position is $165,000 - $175,000/year. Compensation may vary depending on relevant experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs." - Benefits: "We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 13 paid holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, basic life insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees." - Also earlier they mentioned "All US and Canadian employees enjoy 401(k) & RRSP benefits with company matching." That's also benefits. - Also "Enjoy balance and flexible working." That's schedule? Not specific schedule details beyond "Requires a minimum of two days in the office each week." That's schedule info. - Also "Be empowered to do your best work – whether it’s from home or in the office." That's flexible working. Thus we have schedule: minimum two days in office each week. We need to decide sections: About the role (intro paragraph), Responsibilities (core responsibilities), Requirements (experience/qualifications), Benefits (benefits info), Pay (pay range), Schedule (office days). Possibly also "What Makes Us Special" could be part of About the role or separate? The instruction: use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can include About the role (intro + What Makes Us Special?), Responsibilities, Requirements, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We should not create Skills unless present; not needed. We must not repeat job title as heading. So we start with maybe

  About the role

  then paragraph(s). Then

  Responsibilities

  then list. Then

  Requirements

  then list. Then

  Benefits

  then list. Then

  Pay

  then paragraph. Then

  Schedule

  then paragraph. We must preserve all substantive information. Let's extract. About the role: combine intro paragraph and "What Makes Us Special" paragraphs. Ensure we keep all details. Intro: "To support the teams working on our exciting projects, we are looking for Senior Manager, Payroll & Benefits In the United States - Atlanta | Boston | Chicago | Houston | New York | San Francisco The North America Payroll & Benefits Senior Manager is responsible for leading payroll, benefits, and related total rewards operations across the United States and Canada. This role ensures payroll accuracy, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and an exceptional employee experience while supporting Simon-Kucher's continued growth. The position partners closely with HR, Finance, Legal, Operations, vendors, and firm leadership to develop scalable processes, strengthen controls, manage risk, and drive strategic improvements across payroll, benefits, and employee rewards programs. This position can be in one of Simon‑Kucher’s Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, New York, or San Francisco office locations. Requires a minimum of two days in the office each week." But schedule part maybe separate; but we can keep in About the role? Might duplicate schedule. Better to keep schedule separate. So we can omit schedule sentence from About the role and put in Schedule section. However we must preserve all substantive info; moving it is fine as long as we keep it somewhere. So we can remove that sentence from About the role and put in Schedule. Thus About the role paragraph: "To support the teams working on our exciting projects, we are looking for Senior Manager, Payroll & Benefits In the United States - Atlanta | Boston | Chicago | Houston | New York | San Francisco The North America Payroll & Benefits Senior Manager is responsible for leading payroll, benefits, and related total rewards operations across the United States and Canada. This role ensures payroll accuracy, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and an exceptional employee experience while supporting Simon-Kucher's continued growth. The position partners closely with HR, Finance, Legal, Operations, vendors, and firm leadership to develop scalable processes, strengthen controls, manage risk, and drive strategic improvements across payroll, benefits, and employee rewards programs. This position can be in one of Simon‑Kucher’s Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, New York, or San Francisco office locations." Then What Makes Us Special paragraphs: we need to keep them as prose. Could be multiple

  tags. Now Responsibilities: we have subheadings but we can flatten into a list of duties. The instruction: Use

  • for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we can create a
    with each duty as
    • . We need to preserve all bullet points under each subheading. Let's extract bullet points: Payroll Leadership & Compliance: - Lead all payroll operations for US and Canada employees, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing. - Oversee payroll administration, reconciliations, audits, tax compliance, garnishments, and payroll-related reporting. - Establish and maintain best-in-class payroll controls, governance processes, and operational procedures. - Manage payroll vendors and support ongoing payroll technology enhancements and process improvements. Benefits & Total Rewards Administration: - Lead the administration of all US and Canada benefit programs, including health and welfare plans, retirement programs, and leave-related benefits. - Partner with brokers and vendors to deliver competitive and cost-effective benefit offerings. - Oversee annual open enrollment planning, communications, system updates, and employee education. - Provide guidance to employees regarding benefit eligibility, enrollment, and program utilization. - Provide guidance and support for LATAM benefits. Strategic Benefits & Total Rewards Leadership: - Support the development of North America benefits and total rewards strategies. - Conduct market benchmarking and analysis to inform program design and competitiveness. - Lead vendor selection processes, contract negotiations, and RFP activities. - Develop recommendations related to wellness initiatives, leave programs, executive benefits, and employee value proposition enhancements. Financial Management & Analytics: - Manage payroll and benefits budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting. - Support headcount planning, labor cost analysis, accrual calculations, and executive reporting. - Develop dashboards, metrics, and analytics to support business and leadership decision-making. Global Mobility & International Support: - Oversee cross-border payroll considerations, global mobility coordination, and international assignment payroll impacts. - Provide payroll and benefits oversight for LATAM operations in partnership with regional stakeholders. Team Leadership: - Lead, coach, and develop the Senior Payroll & Benefits Coordinator. - Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, customer service, and operational excellence. - Serve as the primary escalation point for complex payroll and benefits matters. We'll put all these as
    • items. Requirements: list from Experience About You. Let's extract each bullet: - Bachelor's degree required. - 7+ years of progressive experience managing payroll and benefits administration across a multi-state US environment and Canada - 2+ years of people leadership experience. - Demonstrated success managing payroll, benefits, and related compliance activities within a partnership and/or equity ownership environment. - Deep knowledge of payroll administration, including