What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Manager position at Synergy Search?
Payroll & Benefits Manager
Seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Manager to lead multi-state payroll processing and benefits administration for a complex workforce. This role ensures payroll accuracy, regulatory compliance, and effective oversight of health and retirement programs while serving as a trusted partner to employees and leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end, multi-state payroll for union and non-union employees
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax and wage laws
- Administer health, retirement, and ancillary benefit programs
- Manage payroll tax filings, year-end reporting, and reconciliations
- Serve as primary contact for payroll/benefits inquiries and drive process improvements
Qualifications
- 3 years of payroll and benefits administration experience
- Multi-state payroll expertise required
- Strong knowledge of payroll tax, wage & hour, ERISA, ACA, and COBRA compliance
- Experience with major HRIS/payroll platforms
- Advanced Excel skills with strong attention to detail and communication skills
Salary : $85,000 - $105,000