Senior Payroll & Benefits Lead - Remote

Vaco; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is seeking a Sr. Payroll & Benefits Specialist for a fully remote role in the United States. This position offers elevated visibility and impact, with collaboration across Finance, HR, and employees nationwide.

The successful candidate will manage bi-weekly multi-state payroll, bonuses, deductions, and off-cycle payrolls while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Administer comprehensive benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement),

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of progressive payroll and benefits administration experience.
• Full-cycle, multi-state payroll experience
• Strong benefits administration experience
• Tax compliance experience
• CPP or CEBS certification strongly preferred
• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems (BambooHR Payroll)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, taxation, and benefits administration
• Must be able to work Arizona business hours

Responsibilities

• Process and validate bi-weekly multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule
• Manage payroll-related activities including bonuses, commissions, reimbursements, garnishments, and off-cycle payrolls
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Coordinate payroll activities related to employee onboarding and terminations
• Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and retirement plans
• Support annual open enrollment activities and employee benefit inquiries
• Review and reconcile benefit carrier invoices and payroll deductions
• Assist with payroll, benefit, and 401(k) audits
• Respond to payroll tax notices and support tax compliance activities
• Prepare payroll reporting and analysis for Finance and HR
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implementation of best practices

Skills

Payroll administration

Multi-state payroll

Benefits administration

Excel

Tax compliance

Education

CPP or CEBS certification

Tools

BambooHR Payroll

Job description

Vaco is seeking a Sr. Payroll & Benefits Specialist for a fully remote role in the United States. This position offers elevated visibility and impact, with collaboration across Finance, HR, and employees nationwide.

The successful candidate will manage bi-weekly multi-state payroll, bonuses, deductions, and off-cycle payrolls while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Administer comprehensive benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement),