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Payroll & Benefits Manager owns all aspects of The Connor Group’s payroll and benefits programs, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, timely and accurate pay processing, and high levels of associate satisfaction, with a constant focus of fulfilling these duties in the most cost-effective way. This role will establish strategies for continuous improvement in payroll operations and benefits administration and have a strong desire to leverage technology for improving efficiency and effectiveness.
Job Responsibility:
Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of changes in the law
Maintain and manage accurate associate records and payroll data, assisting with the reconciliation of payroll-related general ledger accounts
Oversee the processing of payroll withholdings, including deductions for 401(k), FSA, and other benefits
Direct payroll operations, ensuring payrolls are processed on time and in compliance with legislative and company policies. Proactively mitigate risks and minimize errors
Develop and/or maintain payroll policies and procedures, facilitate changes in regulatory processing, and lead payroll-related projects
Analyze and put forth payroll system requirements and manage payroll implementation activities in connection with systems updates and/or company structure changes, such as acquisitions or the establishment of new legal entities
Serve as a subject matter expert on payroll, providing excellent customer service and guidance to associates and management regarding taxes, wage and hour laws, garnishments, timekeeping processes, and compliance
Assist in year-end payroll and payroll tax activities, including the preparation of W-2 forms and fringe benefit reporting
Design, implement, and manage our associate benefits programs, ensuring an elite benefits package is both competitive and cost-effective
Manage relationships with our insurance broker, benefits providers, and other relevant parties
Oversee open enrollment, processing benefit changes and terminations, and maintaining effective communication with associates about their benefits options
Ensure compliance with all relevant benefit laws and regulations, staying current on legislative changes
Prepare and submit required reports to government agencies, maintaining accurate records for audit purposes
Requirements:
Minimum of 7 years of payroll experience
Advanced technical knowledge with hands-on experience managing payroll system development, configuration, and reporting
experience with ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred
High level of confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive associate data
Strict attention to detail, highly organized, efficient, and ability to multi-task
Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with both internal and external customers