Payroll & Benefits Manager

Our client is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Manager to oversee payroll processing, employee benefits administration, and HRIS management. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant payroll, delivering exceptional employee support, maintaining HR system integrity, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, customer-focused, and experienced in managing payroll, benefits, and HR technology in a fast-paced environment. 

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Management

• Oversee and process semi-monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payments
• Manage payroll deductions, garnishments, tax withholdings, and payroll reconciliations
• Partner with Finance to support payroll reporting, audits, and compliance activities
• Coordinate retirement plan contributions and required payroll reporting
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, wellness, and retirement plans
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit questions, enrollments, and claims
• Manage new hire enrollments, life events, COBRA administration, open enrollment, and benefit status changes
• Coordinate FMLA, leave of absence, and workers' compensation administration
• Partner with benefit brokers and vendors to maintain competitive, cost-effective benefit programs
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, and other applicable regulations

HRIS Management

• Maintain and optimize the HRIS to ensure data integrity and efficient HR operations
• Serve as the HRIS system administrator, including troubleshooting, system updates, and user support
• Develop reports, dashboards, and analytics to support business and HR decision-making
• Lead HRIS enhancements, integrations, and continuous process improvement initiatives
• Train HR team members on HRIS functionality and best practices

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field preferred
• 3–5+ years of payroll and benefits administration experience
• Experience processing payroll using an HRIS/payroll system (UKG Ready experience preferred)
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, payroll tax regulations, and employee benefits administration
• Experience with ACA, COBRA, FMLA, ERISA, HIPAA, and related compliance requirements
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to manage confidential information while balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment