Strategic Payroll & Benefits Leader

Adams Group Inc; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams Group, a long-standing family-owned specialty food company based in Sacramento, is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Manager to oversee payroll, compensation, and benefits programs. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will ensure accurate payroll, compliant benefits administration, and collaborative HR operations as the company scales.

Your role partners with CPO, Finance, and HRBPs to drive reliable HR services, audits, and improvements across a growing workforce in a California-based

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive payroll, compensation, and/or benefits administration.
• Working knowledge of compensation and benefits program administration and compliance.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Knowledge of federal and multi-state employment laws related to compensation and benefits.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for all employee populations.
• Manage payroll vendor relationships and system integrations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Lead payroll audits and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Administer compensation programs including base pay, incentives, and equity as designed by leadership.
• Oversee day-to-day benefits administration including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) programs.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Compliance

HRIS systems

Multi-state payroll

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

Paycom

Payroll Software

Job description

Adams Group, a long-standing family-owned specialty food company based in Sacramento, is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Manager to oversee payroll, compensation, and benefits programs. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will ensure accurate payroll, compliant benefits administration, and collaborative HR operations as the company scales.

Your role partners with CPO, Finance, and HRBPs to drive reliable HR services, audits, and improvements across a growing workforce in a California-based