Sr. Manager Payroll and Benefits

LaSalle Network; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive benefits provided (med,牙

Hybrid work model

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Zusammenfassung

LaSalle Network, on behalf of Chicago's hunger-relief organizations, seeks a Senior Manager, Payroll & Benefits to lead payroll, benefits, HR systems, leave administration, and compliance. You will own the function's effectiveness and drive improvements with vendors and internal partners.

Responsibilities include end-to-end bi-weekly payroll, open enrollment, benefits renewals, data integrity across HRIS, and reporting to leaders.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in HR, business, accounting or finance.
• 7+ years in payroll/benefits/HR operations or similar.
• Experience managing full-cycle payroll for multi-state populations.
• Knowledge of ACA, wage-and-hour, garnishments, audits and taxes.
• Experience leading Open Enrollment and benefits renewals.

Aufgaben

• Oversee end-to-end bi-weekly payroll processing and accuracy.
• Manage payroll tax filings, reconciliations, year-end processing and reporting.
• Administer health and welfare, retirement, and voluntary benefits.
• Coordinate Open Enrollment and vendor evaluations.
• Act as Paycom and HRIS administrator with data integrity management.
• Create reports and dashboards for leadership; monitor compliance.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce risk.

Kenntnisse

Full-cycle payroll

HR operations

HRIS/payroll systems

Paycom

Benefits administration

Vendor management

Open Enrollment

Data analytics

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Accounting/Finance

Tools

Paycom

HRIS

Jobbeschreibung

LaSalle Network is hiring on behalf of Chicago's leading hunger-relief organizations, seeking a Senior Manager, Payroll & Benefits due to a retirement!

The Senior Manager, Payroll & Benefits provides strategic and operational leadership across payroll, employee benefits, HR systems, leave administration, and associated compliance activities. As the primary subject matter expert in these areas, this position ensures payroll and benefit programs are administered accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable requirements while providing a high level of service to employees and leaders.

The Senior Manager is expected to take ownership of the overall effectiveness of the Payroll & Benefits function and champion ongoing improvement across systems, processes, and vendor partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration & Operations

• Oversee the end-to-end processing of bi-weekly payroll, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule.
• Manage payroll-related activities including tax filings, reconciliations, retirement plan contributions, garnishments, year-end processing, audits, and required reporting.
• Establish and maintain appropriate payroll controls, procedures, documentation, and standard operating practices.
• Regularly assess payroll processes to identify opportunities for greater efficiency, accuracy, and risk reduction.
• Create payroll reports and metrics that provide leadership with visibility into trends, compliance matters, and overall operational performance.

Benefits Administration & Strategy

• Oversee the administration of health and welfare, retirement, wellness, and voluntary benefit offerings.
• Coordinate annual Open Enrollment activities, including employee communications, resources, and educational efforts.
• Review participation and utilization data, employee feedback, and relevant market trends to identify opportunities to strengthen benefit offerings.
• Assist with annual benefit renewals, budgeting, reconciliations, and vendor evaluations.
• Collaborate with the Vice President, People & Culture to assess benefit program performance and contribute to annual benefits planning and strategy.
• Act as the lead administrator for Paycom and other HR-related technology platforms.
• Maintain accurate employee data and support appropriate system access, security, workflows, and reporting.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and workforce analytics that provide actionable information to People & Culture and organizational leaders.
• Explore automation and technology solutions that can simplify processes, improve accuracy, and increase operational efficiency.
• Establish and maintain data management practices that promote consistency and integrity across HR systems.

Compliance & Leave Administration

• Monitor payroll and benefit practices for compliance with applicable regulations, including ACA requirements, wage and hour standards, and other employment-related requirements.
• Provide oversight of the organization's external leave administration partner, including service quality, compliance, responsiveness, and employee experience.
• Coordinate payroll and benefits activities associated with employee leaves of absence.
• Partner with the HR Business Partner as appropriate on accommodation and return-to-work processes.
• Proactively identify compliance or operational risks and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

Operational Improvement & Employee Support

• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for employees and leaders regarding payroll, benefits, HR systems, and related policies and processes.
• Review operational trends, employee inquiries, and service data to identify opportunities for process and service improvements.
• Recommend and implement solutions that simplify processes and create a more effective employee experience.
• Contribute to broader People & Culture projects and initiatives as needed.
• Promote accountability, operational consistency, and a continuous-improvement mindset within the function.
• Manage relationships with key external partners supporting payroll, HRIS, employee benefits, retirement programs, wellness initiatives, and leave administration.
• Monitor vendor service levels and facilitate routine business and performance reviews.
• Participate in vendor implementations, renewals, and other program changes.
• Assess vendor performance against organizational expectations and evolving business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Approximately 7+ years of progressive experience in payroll, benefits, HR operations, or a related HR function, with experience owning or leading payroll and benefits administration.
• Strong hands-on experience managing full-cycle payroll, preferably for a multi-state or similarly complex employee population.
• Demonstrated knowledge of payroll regulations, payroll taxes, wage and hour requirements, garnishments, reconciliations, year-end processing, and audit requirements.
• Significant experience administering employee benefit programs, including health and welfare plans, retirement programs, voluntary benefits, and wellness programs.
• Experience leading or supporting annual Open Enrollment, benefits renewals, employee communications, and benefit education.
• Working knowledge of benefits and employment-related compliance requirements, including ACA and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Strong HRIS/payroll system expertise; experience with Paycom strongly preferred.
• Experience maintaining HRIS data integrity, workflows, reporting, system controls, and employee records.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and analyze payroll, benefits, and HR metrics, translating data into meaningful insights and recommendations for leadership.
• Experience managing external vendors, including payroll, benefits, retirement, wellness, HRIS, and/or leave administration partners.
• Employment Type: Direct Hire
• Location: Chicago, IL
• Work Model: Hybrid
• Salary: $120,000-140,000 salary, discretionary bonus eligibility
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits provided medical, dental, and vision insurance

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.