Senior Payroll & Benefits Manager (US & Canada)

AIRO Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Basic Life Insurance – fully paid by

Short-Term Disability Insurance – paid

Long-Term Disability Insurance – paid

Supplemental Life Insurance options

Job summary

AIRO Group in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Manager to oversee end-to-end US and Canada payroll and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing. This role acts as the main contact for questions and coordinates with external vendors.

The role requires 5+ years in payroll/benefits, strong HRIS knowledge, and ability to manage confidential information while collaborating with HR, Accounting, and leadership teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in payroll and benefits administration.
• Strong knowledge of benefits administration, payroll systems and HRIS.
• Experience managing benefits and payroll in US & Canada highly preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information with discretion.
• Self-started and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in payroll, benefits administration, and related compliance requirements.
• Ability to work collaboratively across Human Resources, Accounting, leadership, and external benefit partners.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end US and Canada payroll and benefits administration as an individual contributor, ensuring accurate, timely processing and compliance with applicable laws.
• Oversee timekeeping and payroll processes, including timecards, regular, bonus, supplemental, and manual payrolls.
• Process and ensure accurate calculation of wages, deductions, and benefits for employees, including multi-state payrolls.
• Administer employee health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, and other benefit programs, including setup, eligibility, enrollments, and open enrollment.
• Maintain accurate payroll and benefits system configurations and employee records.
• Conduct regular audits and reconciliations of payroll data, benefit enrollments, and vendor invoices.
• Serve as primary point of contact for employee payroll and benefits inquiries; coordinate with external vendors.
• Collaborate with Executive and Accounting teams on payroll reporting, reconciliations, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate employee communications and training related to payroll, timekeeping, and benefits processes.

Skills

Payroll administration

Benefits administration

HRIS systems

US & Canada payroll

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, or Business Administration

PHR/SHRM-CP/CEBS/CPP or equivalent preferred

Tools

HRIS platforms

Payroll software

Job description

AIRO Group in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Manager to oversee end-to-end US and Canada payroll and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing. This role acts as the main contact for questions and coordinates with external vendors.

The role requires 5+ years in payroll/benefits, strong HRIS knowledge, and ability to manage confidential information while collaborating with HR, Accounting, and leadership teams.