Benefits & Payroll Manager | Boston, MA | $130,000–$160,000 Base

Daley and Associates; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Daley And Associates, LLC. in Boston, MA seeks an experienced Benefits & Payroll Manager to oversee comprehensive employee benefits programs and payroll operations.

This hands-on role requires ownership of benefits administration, employee support, payroll coordination, and regulatory compliance while partnering with Finance and HR leadership. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in benefits administration with payroll expertise, hands-on ADP Workforce Now experience, and strong knowledge of MA

Qualifications

• 7+ years in benefits administration with payroll experience.
• Experience leading Open Enrollment and retirement plans.
• Understanding of federal and MA payroll, benefits, and leave regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee comprehensive employee benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, disability, life, HSA, 401(k), pension).
• Lead Open Enrollment, including communications and elections with brokers/carriers.
• Manage biweekly payroll for ~160 employees; perform reviews, deductions, reconciliations, adjustments.
• Maintain benefits and payroll data in ADP Workforce Now.
• Ensure compliance with federal and MA employment, payroll, benefits and leave regulations (FMLA, MA PFMLA).
• Collaborate with Finance and senior leadership on renewals and costs; prepare for in-house payroll transition.

Skills

Benefits administration

Payroll coordination

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree (HR/Accounting/Business Administration)

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Benefits & Payroll Manager | Boston, MA | $130,000–$160,000 Base

A prestigious Boston-based professional services organization is seeking an experienced Benefits & Payroll Manager to oversee its comprehensive employee benefits programs and payroll operations.

This is a highly visible opportunity for a hands-on benefits professional to take ownership of benefits administration, employee support, payroll coordination, and regulatory compliance while working closely with senior leadership, Finance, and HR.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the administration of comprehensive employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, HSA, 401(k), and pension plans.


• Lead annual Open Enrollment, including employee communications, benefit elections, and coordination with brokers and insurance carriers.


• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, providing guidance and support.


• Manage biweekly payroll operations for approximately 160 employees, including payroll reviews, deductions, reconciliations, and adjustments.


• Maintain employee benefits and payroll information within ADP Workforce Now (ADP WFN).


• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and Massachusetts employment, payroll, benefits, and leave regulations, including FMLA and MA PFMLA.


• Partner with Finance and senior leadership on benefits renewals, program enhancements, and cost considerations.


• Lead the eventual transition of payroll processing from an external provider to an in-house function.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.


• 7+ years of progressive benefits administration experience, with strong payroll knowledge.


• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now.


• Experience managing Open Enrollment, retirement plans, benefits vendors, and employee leave programs.


• Strong understanding of payroll compliance, benefits deductions, and regulatory requirements.


• CPP or CEBS designation strongly preferred.


• Prior experience within a law firm, professional services firm, or similarly sophisticated organization is a plus.

Compensation & Opportunity:

• $130,000–$160,000 base salary, commensurate with experience.


• Highly visible role working directly with senior leadership.


• Opportunity to shape and enhance the organization’s benefits offerings.


• Significant ownership and involvement in bringing payroll operations in-house.