Payroll & Benefits Manager

Ledgent; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent, a growing global manufacturing and technology organization, is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Manager to join its HR team in the Raleigh/Knightdale NC area. This role owns payroll and benefits administration across North America, partnering with business leaders and providers to ensure accuracy, compliance and efficient service.

Responsibilities include managing weekly/bi-weekly payroll across multiple states, overseeing payroll controls and filings, administering US/Canada health and

Qualifications

• Experience managing weekly and bi-weekly payrolls across multiple states.
• Experience with US/Canada health and welfare benefits programs.
• Experience with 401(k)/retirement plans and open enrollment.
• Proven ability to partner with payroll providers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Experience with ACA and Form 5500 reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage accurate and timely processing of weekly and bi-weekly payrolls across multiple states and locations.
• Serve as liaison with payroll service providers, overseeing payroll controls, tax filings, compliance, audits, and regulatory updates.
• Lead administration of US/Canadian health and welfare benefits programs, renewals, and open enrollment.
• Manage relationships with benefits vendors and ensure data accuracy in HRIS, enrollments and invoicing.
• Support benefits integration and retirement plan initiatives, ensuring compliance and timely funding.
• Collaborate with payroll providers and internal teams to resolve employee questions and deliver high service levels.
• Prepare monthly workforce metrics and headcount reporting, supporting ACA and Form 5500 reporting.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

ACA & Form 5500 reporting

HR metrics & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Benefits administration platforms

Job description

A growing global manufacturing and technology organization is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Manager to join its Human Resources team in the Raleigh/Knightdale NC area. This individual contributor role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of payroll and benefits administration across North America while partnering with business leaders and third-party providers to ensure operational excellence and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accurate and timely processing of weekly and bi-weekly payrolls across multiple states and locations.
• Serve as the primary liaison with payroll service providers, overseeing payroll controls, tax filings, compliance requirements, audits, and regulatory updates.
• Lead the administration and continuous improvement of U.S. and Canadian health and welfare benefits programs, including annual renewals and open enrollment activities.
• Manage relationships with benefits vendors and ensure the accuracy of HRIS data, file feeds, enrollments, and benefits invoicing.
• Support benefits integration and implementation efforts associated with acquisitions and business growth initiatives.
• Administer retirement programs, including 401(k), non-qualified deferred compensation, and pension plans, ensuring compliance, testing, audits, and timely funding.
• Partner with payroll providers, recordkeepers, and internal stakeholders to resolve employee questions and deliver a high level of customer service.
• Prepare monthly workforce metrics and headcount reporting while supporting compliance initiatives and regulatory filings, including ACA and Form 5500 reporting.
• Participate in special HR and payroll-related projects as needed.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status.

We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.