Payroll & Benefits Architect | Standalone Ops Build

Composition Brands; Buford (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Composition Brands is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Manager to help build its own People Operations infrastructure during a carve-out from a shared-services model. Initially, the role will focus on the separation and implementation of payroll, benefits, and HR operations, including Paylocity, while partnering with HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors for a seamless transition for employees.

Once standalone, you will oversee ongoing payroll and benefits administration, drive operational

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll-related activities associated with the transition from a shared-services environment to a standalone organization.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to establish independent payroll processes, controls, and governance.
• Support the implementation, configuration, testing, and optimization of Paylocity and related systems.
• Develop payroll procedures, workflows, and documentation for the new organization.
• Manage payroll readiness activities, including data validation, parallel testing, and process cutovers.
• Oversee accurate and timely multi-state payroll processing.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Manage payroll audits, reconciliations, tax reporting, and employee inquiries.
• Continuously improve payroll accuracy, efficiency, and employee experience.
• Manage employee health, welfare, retirement, leave, and wellness programs.
• Serve as the primary contact for benefit brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators.
• Lead annual open enrollment and employee benefits communications.
• Ensure compliance with applicable benefits regulations and reporting requirements.
• Maintain employee records and HRIS data integrity.
• Develop workforce, payroll, and benefits reporting and analytics.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve operational effectiveness.
• Support broader HR initiatives, acquisitions, integrations, and organizational growth.

Job description

Composition Brands is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Manager to help build its own People Operations infrastructure during a carve-out from a shared-services model. Initially, the role will focus on the separation and implementation of payroll, benefits, and HR operations, including Paylocity, while partnering with HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors for a seamless transition for employees.

Once standalone, you will oversee ongoing payroll and benefits administration, drive operational