Senior Payroll & Benefits Manager – Multi-State Expert

Talent Acquisition LLC; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Acquisition LLC seeks an experienced Payroll & Benefits Manager to oversee multi-state payroll and firm-wide benefits administration. You will ensure payroll accuracy, regulatory compliance, and process improvements while partnering with HR, Finance, and leadership to deliver an exceptional employee experience.

Responsibilities include end-to-end payroll processing, benefits administration, vendor liaison, annual open enrollment, and year-end reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive payroll and benefits administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (prefer ADP).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end multi-state payroll, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processing.
• Oversee administration of employee benefits, including health, retirement, leave, FSA/HSA, life, and disability programs.
• Serve as the primary liaison with payroll, benefits, and retirement vendors.
• Lead annual open enrollment, employee communications, and vendor coordination.
• Audit payroll and benefits data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor payroll, tax, and employment law changes and implement required updates.
• Support year-end activities, including W-2s, ACA reporting, retirement plan compliance, and audits.
• Respond to employee payroll and benefits inquiries with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Partner with HR and Finance on reporting, system enhancements, and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain payroll and benefits policies and procedures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Ability to handle confidentiality

Education

CPP, PHR, SHRM-CP or equivalent certification

Tools

ADP Payroll

HRIS systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Talent Acquisition LLC seeks an experienced Payroll & Benefits Manager to oversee multi-state payroll and firm-wide benefits administration. You will ensure payroll accuracy, regulatory compliance, and process improvements while partnering with HR, Finance, and leadership to deliver an exceptional employee experience.

Responsibilities include end-to-end payroll processing, benefits administration, vendor liaison, annual open enrollment, and year-end reporting.