Payroll Manager

Overview

Vaco has partnered with a company looking for a Benefits and Payroll Manager to join their team!
Position:
Benefits & Payroll Manager

• 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.

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. Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied.

Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.