Payroll Benefits Manager

Location: Hybrid – Administration Office in Mesa, AZ

Job Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Director of Compensation, Payroll & Benefits

• Starting salary: $97,000+ annually (commensurate with education and experience)
• Paid Time Off: Earn 8 hours of PTO per pay period
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, retirement, and voluntary benefits
• Hybrid work schedule with occasional in-office presence required at the Mesa, AZ administrative office

The Payroll and Benefits Manager plays a key role in overseeing payroll and benefits operations for a multi-state organization. This position ensures accurate, compliant payroll processing, manages employee benefit programs, and leads a team of payroll and benefits professionals. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, leadership ability, and a continuous-improvement mindset.

Payroll Management

• Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple states using an HRIS platform.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Partner with finance and accounting teams to reconcile payroll and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage payroll system upgrades, process improvements, and year-end activities.
• Maintain internal controls, audit readiness, and payroll documentation.
• Create and manage an annual payroll and benefits calendar.
• Communicate payroll-related timelines and updates to leadership and employees.

Benefits Administration

• Manage all employee benefit programs, including health insurance, retirement, and voluntary benefits.
• Coordinate open enrollment and employee education initiatives.
• Partner with brokers and vendors to manage benefit costs and service quality.
• Stay current on benefits regulations and industry trends.
• Lead, mentor, and develop payroll and benefits team members.
• Promote a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
• Drive continuous improvement across payroll and benefits processes.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, FMLA, SUI, and payroll tax requirements.
• Prepare and submit required regulatory reports and filings.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll and benefits vendors.
• Manage vendor performance, contracts, and service agreements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of payroll and benefits experience, preferably in a multi-state environment.
• Strong HRIS experience (ADP, Workday, Dayforce, or similar).
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar HR certification.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP).

This is a hybrid role based out of the Mesa, AZ administrative office. Candidates must be able to work remotely while also coming into the office as needed
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