Payroll & Benefits Manager
Core
Oversee end-to-end payroll and benefits operations for a diverse workforce of hourly, shift-based, and salaried employees across multiple U.S. states and Canadian employees via EOR.
Role type
Senior IC Payroll & Benefits Manager
Builds
Accurate, compliant payroll cycles and benefits programs for a multi-state, multi-shift workforce
Domain
US multi-state payroll compliance + international EOR payroll
Required skills
Multi-state payroll processing, timecard auditing, benefits administration, regulatory compliance, EOR coordination, HRIS configuration, tax reconciliation, report generation, external vendor management
Preferred skills
Manufacturing/industrial operations experience, Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), Rippling proficiency, Washington State L&I knowledge
Technologies
Rippling, multi-state payroll tax compliance tools, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Own multi-state payroll processing including overtime and shift differentials; Review and audit timecards resolving discrepancies; Manage payroll corrections and retroactive payments; Establish and maintain payroll/benefits controls and documentation; Monitor compliance for workforce expansion into new states; Coordinate Canadian payroll via EOR partner; Administer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement benefits; Partner with People Operations on benefit renewals and communications; Manage relationships with external payroll/benefits/EOR providers; Coordinate employee leave deductions and coverage changes; Administer wage garnishments and court-ordered deductions; Manage payroll tax notices and agency correspondence; Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll discrepancies; Develop employee guidance and training materials; Reconcile accounts and lead year-end reporting (W-2s, 1095-Cs); Develop reports for HR, Finance, and leadership; Manage HRIS configurations and workflows; Handle confidential compensation information with discretion
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC