Payroll and Benefits Manager

Salary :

$80,000 - 90,000 yearly

Company : Tribeca Enterprises

Job Type : Full Time

New York, Ny

Job Description - Payroll and Benefits Manager

Position Summary
Tribeca Enterprises is a global storytelling company best known for the Tribeca Festival and our year-round creative work across film, television, immersive experiences, and live events. Through our ecosystem—including Tribeca Festival and creative studio m ss ng p eces—we champion bold voices and cultural impact.

We are seeking a Payroll & Benefits Manager to own the accurate, compliant, and thoughtful administration of payroll and benefits across the organization, including a large population of project-based and seasonal hires who support the Festival and creative productions.
This is a stand-alone, highly visible role with significant ownership and impact. The person in this role will also have the opportunity to strengthen processes, enhance employee experience, and contribute meaningfully to the organization’s planned HRIS and payroll system migration to Workday.

Key Responsibilities
Payroll & Compliance

Manage full-cycle, multi-state payroll processing for staff and project-based employees
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations (including wage and hour laws)
Conduct payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting
Partner with Finance on payroll accounting, accruals, and reporting
Manage payroll tax processes and coordinate with external vendors
Maintain accurate employee data within HRIS and payroll systems

Benefits Administration

Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), and leaves of absence
Ensure compliance with ACA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, and related regulations
Manage annual open enrollment and employee communications
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll and benefits inquiries
Partner with brokers and benefits vendors to assess and improve offerings

Systems & Process Improvement

Maintain strong data integrity across payroll, HRIS, and benefits platforms
Identify opportunities to improve workflows, documentation, and employee experience
Support preparation and planning for future Workday implementation
Develop and maintain clear SOPs for payroll and benefits processes
Serve as the internal subject matter expert for payroll and benefits practices

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in payroll and benefits administration
Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll compliance and employment regulations
Experience supporting project-based, seasonal, or high-volume populations preferred
Experience with HRIS/payroll systems such as ADP, BambooHR, Workday, Paylocity, UKG, or similar
Prior involvement in system implementations or migrations a plus
High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and sound judgment
Ability to operate independently and manage competing priorities
CPP, FPC, or CEBS certification preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range: $80,000–$90,000
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
Retirement plan
Paid time off and holidays
Hybrid work schedule (2 days work-from-home per week)
Opportunity to contribute meaningfully within a creative, mission-driven organization

About Us
Tribeca Enterprises is a multi-platform media and entertainment company that owns and operates the Tribeca Festival, Tribeca Studios, and production company m ss ng p eces. With strong roots in independent film, Tribeca is synonymous with creative expression and entertainment. Founded in 2003 by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff, Tribeca Enterprises brings artists and audiences together to celebrate storytelling in all its forms, including film, TV, music, audio storytelling, games, and immersive. Tribeca champions diverse voices, discovers award-winning talent, curates innovative experiences, and introduces new ideas through exclusive premieres, exhibitions, conversations, and live performances. In 2019, James Murdoch’s Lupa Systems bought a majority stake in Tribeca Enterprises, bringing together Rosenthal, De Niro, and Murdoch to grow the enterprise.

Tribeca is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status.

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