Payroll Benefits Manager

Job Overview

Our client, located in Bergen County, NJ is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Manager to join their team. The Payroll & Benefits Manager will play a critical role in managing the payroll process and employee benefits programs for employees. This individual will ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll, manage employee benefit enrollments, and support HR initiatives related to compensation and benefits.

Responsibilities/Functions

• Active participant in the lifecycle of part-time and full-time employees, including onboarding.
• Execute semimonthly front office payroll process, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and filings.
• Maintain personnel, benefits enrollment and payroll records and ensure data integrity across all systems.
• Address payroll and benefits related inquiries and provide support to employees.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave policies.
• Conduct audits to ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance with policies.
• Awareness of changes in payroll and benefits regulations and recommend adjustments to procedures as necessary.
• Administer disability and leave requests.
• Assist with Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance and reporting.
• Prepare payroll reports for management and assist with year-end and audit reporting including 401k and workers compensation.
• Assist in internal audits as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Experience with payroll and time & attendance software systems.
• Professional certifications a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of payroll and benefits regulations and best practices.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive employee information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.

Salary : $60,000 - $90,000