Payroll & Benefits Manager - Multi-State Healthcare

TalentBridge; Vinings (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentBridge is seeking an experienced Manager of Payroll & Benefits to lead payroll operations, benefits administration, and regulatory compliance for a growing multi-location healthcare organization.

The role demands hands-on, detail-oriented leadership with a track record of process improvement, vendor management, and collaboration with senior leadership. Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll, HRIS systems, and benefits programs is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive payroll and benefits experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Strong experience managing multi-state payroll operations and employee benefits programs.
• Hands-on knowledge of payroll taxes, wage and hour regulations, and benefits compliance.
• Experience administering FMLA, workers' compensation, disability leave, and ADA accommodations.
• Advanced proficiency with HRIS/payroll platforms and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience managing external vendors, benefits brokers, and retirement plan administrators.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll management across multiple locations and states with accuracy and timeliness.
• Administer employee benefits programs and lead annual open enrollment and communications.
• Manage leave programs including FMLA, disability, and workers' compensation, coordinating return-to-work processes.
• Ensure compliance with FLSA, ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, and ADA; oversee regulatory reporting.
• Develop and enhance payroll and benefits procedures, controls, and reporting; streamline workflows.

Skills

Multi-state payroll

Benefits administration

HRIS platforms

Vendor management

Excel

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

TalentBridge is seeking an experienced Manager of Payroll & Benefits to lead payroll operations, benefits administration, and regulatory compliance for a growing multi-location healthcare organization.

The role demands hands-on, detail-oriented leadership with a track record of process improvement, vendor management, and collaboration with senior leadership. Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll, HRIS systems, and benefits programs is essential.