Payroll Manager

Benefits & Payroll Manager

The Benefits & Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization's payroll operations and employee benefits programs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a high level of employee service. This role manages end-to-end payroll processing, benefits administration, vendor relationships, and regulatory compliance while partnering closely with HR, Finance, and leadership.

• Manage full‑cycle payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees, ensuring timely and accurate pay.
• Oversee payroll tax filings, garnishments, deductions, and year‑end processing (W‑2s, audits).
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Serve as the subject‑matter expert for payroll systems and processes.
• Partner with Finance on reconciliations, general ledger entries, and audits.

• Manage employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, retirement plans, and voluntary benefits.
• Act as the primary contact for benefits vendors, brokers, and third‑party administrators.
• Oversee open enrollment, benefit renewals, and employee communications.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, COBRA, ACA, HIPAA, and other applicable regulations.
• Analyze benefits costs and utilization; provide recommendations to leadership.

• Lead and mentor payroll and/or benefits staff (if applicable).
• Develop and document policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll and benefits processes through automation and system enhancements.
• Support HR initiatives related to compensation, employee experience, and compliance.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in payroll and benefits administration, including leadership or managerial experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations and benefits compliance.
• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems (e.g., ADP, UKG, SAP, Workday, Paycom).
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.