AMER-Benefits & Payroll Manager (Lonza – Capsugel)

Lonza; Morristown (NJ); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Lonza – Capsugel seeks an AMER Benefits & Payroll Manager to oversee employee benefits programs across the Americas and support payroll processes. You will partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and vendors to deliver competitive benefits and ensure regulatory compliance during business transformation.

The role requires collaboration with brokers and internal teams, managing renewals, enrollments, and cost optimization while enhancing the employee experience across Morristown, NJ or Tampa, FL

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in benefits administration, payroll, total rewards, HR operations, or related area.
• Knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA and retirement plan requirements.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, and benefits systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Americas employee benefits programs (health, welfare, retirement, disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits).
• Lead annual renewals and open enrollment including planning, communications, and vendor coordination.
• Partner with brokers and third-party administrators to ensure service delivery and program performance.
• Monitor costs, usage trends, and market benchmarks to optimize programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state/local regulations (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA).
• Support benefit-related payroll processes, system updates, audits, and data accuracy.
• Assist divestitures or TSA-related benefits/payroll integration during transformations.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and employee experience.

Skills

Benefits administration

Payroll experience

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

HRIS Workday

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

AMER-Benefits & Payroll Manager (Lonza – Capsugel)

United States, Morristown (New Jersey)

AMER Benefits & Payroll Manager (Lonza – Capsugel)

Location:

The preferred candidate will be based in Morristown, NJ or Tampa, FL, with the ability to work from one of the Lonza-Capsugel office locations.

What you will get:

Below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:

• Performance-related bonus.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

What will you do:

We are seeking a Benefits & Payroll Manager to oversee employee benefits programs across the Americas while supporting payroll-related processes and compliance activities. This role will partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to deliver competitive benefit programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive an effective employee experience during a period of organizational transformation.

• Manage the administration and governance of health and welfare, retirement, wellness, disability, life insurance, and voluntary benefit programs
• Lead annual benefits renewals and open enrollment activities, including planning, employee communications, vendor coordination, and implementation
• Partner with brokers, consultants, and third-party administrators to ensure effective service delivery and program performance
• Monitor benefits costs, utilization trends, and market benchmarks, providing recommendations to support competitive and cost-effective programs
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and retirement plan requirements
• Collaborate with Payroll and HR teams to support benefit-related payroll processes, system updates, audits, and data accuracy
• Support benefits and payroll integration activities related to divestitures, transition service agreements (TSAs), or other business transformation initiatives
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, compliance, and the overall employee experience

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in benefits administration, payroll, total rewards, HR operations, or a related area
• Experience managing health and welfare, retirement, disability, and leave of absence programs
• Working knowledge of benefits regulations and compliance requirements, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and FMLA
• Experience working with HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration systems, such as Workday or similar platforms
• Strong vendor management, project management, and organizational skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholders
• Experience supporting benefits during divestitures, or TSA environments preferred

About Lonza

At Lonza|Capsugel, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences?