Senior Payroll and Benefits Partner

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Payroll and Benefits Partner responsible for the accurate, compliant, and efficient administration of payroll, benefits, leave programs, and related People Operations processes. This role acts as the operational expert and trusted partner for payroll and benefits administration, collaborating closely with Finance, IT, Compliance, and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll administration and processing
• Ensure payroll accuracy, perform reconciliations, coordinate tax activities, reporting, and year-end processes
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll efficiency and reduce operational risk
• Administer day-to-day benefit programs, including open enrollment, life events, vendor relationships, employee education, and benefit deductions
• Oversee leave administration including FMLA, state leave programs, ADA coordination, paid leave programs, and vendor management
• Build and maintain trusted partnerships with Finance to support payroll accuracy, reconciliations, budgeting, audits, and financial reporting
• Manage relationships with payroll providers, benefits brokers, carriers, leave administrators, and other vendors
• Continuously improve workflows, standardize processes, document standard operating procedures, reduce manual work, and leverage technology
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, IT, Compliance, Legal, Security, Data & Analytics, and business leaders
• Produce payroll, benefits, compliance, workforce, and operational reports to support business decisions

Requirements

• Demonstrated operational excellence and ownership mindset
• Sound judgment and discretion handling confidential information
• Strong skills in cross-functional partnership and collaboration
• Commitment to continuous improvement and systems thinking
• Excellent communication skills and customer focus
• Project management and analytical capabilities
• Experience independently managing payroll and benefits operations in a multi-state organization
• Proven partnership experience with Finance teams
• Experience administering leave programs and HR technology platforms
• Experience improving operational processes through automation and technology

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
• Monthly medical waiver allowance for employees who waive medical coverage
• Remote-first work environment
• Flexible paid time off including Summer Fridays
• Employer-matched 401(k) plan
• Monthly phone stipend
• Access to virtual care solutions including Urgent Care, Mental Health, and Primary Care from day one

Location

Remote-first work environment with operations across all 50 states

The organization is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification listed.