Payroll & Benefits Manager

Teads is seeking an energized, curious and solutions-driven Payroll & Benefits Manager to join our People & Culture team in the NYC office, supporting our employee population across the US and Canada. This is a unique opportunity to join during an exciting period of transition and transformation within our payroll operations. We are looking for someone who is hands-on, detail-oriented, and eager to roll up their sleeves to manage end-to-end payroll while helping us build scalable, efficient processes for the future. The ideal candidate brings strong operational payroll experience: Someone who has run payroll independently and understands the details, while also having the mindset to improve, optimize and strengthen controls as we grow. You’ll work with a collaborative and proactive People & Culture team that values partnership, accountability and continuous improvement. We are looking for an ambitious go-getter who will add value both locally and within our global P&C team.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll

• Own end-to-end payroll processing across multiple US states and Canada


• Manage commissions, bonuses, reimbursements, equity payouts, and off-cycle payments


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


• Maintain payroll system accuracy (new hires, terminations, changes, deductions)


• Serve as subject matter expert for payroll compliance and employee inquiries


• Partner with Finance on reconciliations, reporting, and audits


• Manage leaves (PFL, STD, LTD), unemployment claims, and employment verifications


• Liaise with payroll providers, tax agencies, and legal partners


• Support required filings (EEOC, Workers’ Comp, ACA, etc.)


• Drive payroll process improvements and internal controls

Benefits

• Oversee US and Canada benefit programs (health, retirement, disability, wellness, voluntary plans)


• Manage brokers and vendors, including negotiations, invoicing, and performance


• Lead open enrollment and new hire enrollments


• Ensure compliance (ERISA, ACA, audits, reporting)


• Analyze benefits data and costs; make recommendations to optimize offerings


• Own employee communications and serve as primary point of contact


• Administer benefits platforms (retirement, COBRA, disability, HRIS, etc.)

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of hands-on, end-to-end payroll and benefits experience


• Proven experience independently running multi-state US payroll (Canada required)


• Strong knowledge of payroll tax, compliance, reporting, and benefits regulations


• Experience with reconciliations, garnishments, deductions, and audits


• Paylocity experience preferred


• Experience managing benefits brokers and evaluating market offerings


• Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical skills


• Process-minded, with a track record of building scalable systems


• Comfortable in a changing, high-growth environment


• Collaborative, ownership-driven, and employee-focused


• High degree of confidentiality and integrity

The pay range for this position is USD $90,000 to $120,000 annually including on target earnings. The actual amount offered may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. In addition to salary, you may be eligible for our competitive benefits and perks to support you and your family as part of Teads’ total rewards package.

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