Strategic Payroll & Benefits Leader (Multi-State)

Trinity Capital; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Capital Inc. is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Manager to lead payroll and benefits for a growing workforce of 100+ employees across multiple states.

You will manage bi-monthly and off-cycle payrolls, including equity vesting events, while overseeing benefits activities such as open enrollment and 401(k) administration. This onsite role in downtown Phoenix, AZ partners with Finance and HR to ensure accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls, maintaining SOX compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or Business Admin.
• 7+ years of payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Experience with multi-state payroll and tax compliance.
• Familiarity with SOX internal controls and audits.
• Proficiency with Paycor and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-monthly payroll for all employees across states, timely and compliant.
• Manage off-cycle payrolls, including equity vesting, bonuses, adjustments, and terminations.
• Maintain payroll internal controls, reconciliations, and audit-ready documentation.
• Collaborate with Finance on payroll reporting and month-/quarter-end questions.
• Administer benefits programs including open enrollment and 401(k) processing.
• Serve as primary contact for payroll and benefits inquiries, supporting Finance and HR.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

SOX compliance

Multi-state payroll

Attention to detail

Data confidentiality

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Paycor

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Trinity Capital Inc. is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Manager to lead payroll and benefits for a growing workforce of 100+ employees across multiple states.

You will manage bi-monthly and off-cycle payrolls, including equity vesting events, while overseeing benefits activities such as open enrollment and 401(k) administration. This onsite role in downtown Phoenix, AZ partners with Finance and HR to ensure accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls, maintaining SOX compliance and