Payroll & Benefits Manager: Process Improvement & Impact

Relate Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Relate Search is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Manager to own the day-to-day payroll and benefits functions for 250+ employees and to drive thoughtful process improvements. This role collaborates with HR leadership and external partners to ensure accurate payroll, responsive benefits support, and compliant retirement and leave administration.

The ideal candidate brings strong payroll and benefits experience, excels in an hourly workforce environment, and can independently manage payroll

Qualifications

• Solid payroll and benefits experience.
• Experience managing payroll for an hourly workforce.
• Ability to independently own payroll operations and improve processes.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience in a mission-driven or nonprofit environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day payroll for ~250+ employees.
• Manage benefits administration, including changes and open enrollment.
• Partner with internal leaders and external benefits partners.
• Oversee and support retirement plan administration.
• Support leave of absence administration and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll and benefits processes.
• Serve as a resource on payroll and benefits questions.
• Collaborate with HR leadership on projects and initiatives.
• Evaluate existing processes and bring forward improvements.

Skills

Payroll management

Benefits administration

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Paycom

Job description

Relate Search is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Manager to own the day-to-day payroll and benefits functions for 250+ employees and to drive thoughtful process improvements. This role collaborates with HR leadership and external partners to ensure accurate payroll, responsive benefits support, and compliant retirement and leave administration.

The ideal candidate brings strong payroll and benefits experience, excels in an hourly workforce environment, and can independently manage payroll