Payroll & Benefits Manager

This role is perfect for a payroll and benefits expert looking to take ownership of the process. You’ll ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency while managing payroll operations and audits. Deep ADP expertise is essential, along with a strong understanding of compliance and benefits administration. If you’re looking for autonomy and the opportunity to make a strategic impact, this is the role for you.

Why You?

• You know payroll inside and out—multi-state regulations, SUI tax filings, audits, and compliance.
• You take ownership—your process, your accuracy, your results.
• You see beyond the paycheck—you understand the connection between payroll, finance, benefits, and employee satisfaction.
• You’re proactive, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-moving environment.

What YOU get to DO at this growing company:
You’ll lead payroll operations, benefits administration, and compliance efforts for a dynamic and growing company. Your expertise ensures employees are paid accurately, benefits are well-managed, and compliance is seamless.

• Payroll Management & Compliance: Own the entire payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
• Benefits Administration: Oversee health, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), and workers’ comp programs.
• Stock Compensation: Manage stock-based compensation, taxation, and compliance.
• Audits & Regulatory Compliance: Work with state agencies, manage unemployment claims, and respond to audits with confidence.

What you NEED to SUCCEED in this challenging role: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field is required.
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification is preferred.
• 5+ years of payroll and benefits experience.
• 2+ years of experience with stock-based compensation and audits.
• Expertise in ADP (this is a must!).
• Ability to collaborate across HR, Finance, and external regulatory agencies.
• Strong understanding of payroll tax laws, compliance, and multi-state payroll.

What’s in it for YOU?  

• Competitive compensation & benefits.
• Career growth in a company that’s scaling fast.
• A collaborative team that values your expertise.
• The opportunity to build and refine payroll & benefits strategies in a high-impact role.