Benefits & Payroll Lead

Payroll

• Manage and execute end-to-end semi-monthly payroll for 250+ U.S.-based employees across 30 states, ensuring accuracy in earnings, deductions, and taxes
• Handle regular and off-cycle payroll, including bonuses, equity, terminations, and other complex scenarios
• Own payroll tax compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, including filings, reconciliations, audits, and resolution of tax notices
• Lead 401(k) audits and workers’ compensation filings
• Oversee quarterly and annual filings (e.g., 941s, FUTA, SUTA) and ensure timely reporting
• Partner with Finance on payroll accounting, accruals, journal entries, and close processes
• Maintain strong internal controls and documentation to support compliance and audit readiness
• Continuously improve payroll workflows, systems configuration, and data integrity
• Support and resolve complex payroll questions and issues

Benefits

• Oversee the administration of health, retirement, leave, and ancillary benefit programs
• Lead Open Enrollment planning and execution, including vendor coordination and employee communications
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and applicable regulations
• Manage relationships with brokers and third-party administrators to maintain high service quality
• Monitor regulatory changes and implement updates as needed
• Continuously improve benefits workflows, system configuration, and data integrity
• Support and resolve complex benefits-related questions

What You Bring

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in payroll and benefits administration in a multi-state environment
• Experience in independently running payroll operations end-to-end
• Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll tax regulations and benefits compliance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to a wide range of audiences
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive employee data
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., BambooHR)
• CPP, CEBS, or similar certifications are a plus