Payroll and Benefits Manager

Job Summary

Owning the full employee lifecycle from a compensation and benefits operations standpoint, the full-time remote Payroll and Benefits Manager will manage multi-state payroll processing, administer employee benefits programs, and ensure compliance with payroll regulations while supporting a growing workforce.

Key responsibilities

• Process multi-state payroll accurately and manage year-end processes including W-2s and ACA reporting
• Administer health, dental, vision, and retirement benefit programs, serving as the primary contact for employee inquiries
• Plan and execute annual open enrollment, coordinating with vendors and evaluating current offerings for leadership recommendations

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll and benefits administration experience, including 2 years in a standalone or lead role
• Experience processing multi-state payroll for a company with 150+ employees
• Deep knowledge of payroll regulations and benefits law (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, etc.)
• Strong benefits administration experience, including medical, dental, and retirement programs
• Hands-on experience with payroll platforms such as Rippling, Gusto, ADP, or Paylocity