Senior Payroll & Benefits Architect

Bold Orange Company, LLC; Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Mental health support (virtual)

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) with employer contribution

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Parking and commuter support

Job summary

Bold Orange Company, LLC is seeking a Senior Payroll & Benefits Administrator to support payroll and benefits across our growing agency. The role emphasizes compliance, leadership across HR functions, and excellent attention to detail.

The candidate will manage bi-weekly payroll for 175+ employees, administer benefits, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with Finance and HR leadership. We value curiosity, boldness, and collaboration in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on payroll and benefits administration for 100+ employees.
• Deep knowledge of federal and multi-state payroll, wage and hour, and benefits rules.
• Experience with various HRIS platforms.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).
• Ability to handle highly confidential information with sound judgment.
• Clear, warm communication explaining deductions and plan options.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for 175+ employees, including bonuses and retro pay.
• Audit payroll before/after runs and reconcile with Finance.
• Manage payroll tax filings, garnishments, W-2s; work with payroll provider.
• Administer health, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, 401(k).
• Handle leaves of absence (FMLA, Paid Leave, STD/LTD) and COBRA.
• Ensure compliance with ACA reporting, 5500 filings, and 401(k) audits.

Skills

Payroll

Benefits administration

HRIS

Excel

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/business/accounting

Job description

Bold Orange Company, LLC is seeking a Senior Payroll & Benefits Administrator to support payroll and benefits across our growing agency. The role emphasizes compliance, leadership across HR functions, and excellent attention to detail.

The candidate will manage bi-weekly payroll for 175+ employees, administer benefits, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with Finance and HR leadership. We value curiosity, boldness, and collaboration in a dynamic environment.