Payroll and Benefits Manager

HSO

. Oversee accurate, compliant, and timely end-to-end payroll and variable compensation processing in BambooHR for a professional services organization with more than 400 remote employees .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll and benefits administration, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while managing complex payroll processes and employee inquiries. Proficient in utilizing payroll systems and HRIS platforms to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.

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Payroll ProcessingBenefits AdministrationCompliance ManagementBambooHR ExperienceCertified Payroll Professional

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Hard Skills

Payroll Tax ComplianceFLSA Audits401(k) AuditsExpense ReimbursementHRIS PlatformsFederal Labor RegulationsState Labor RegulationsACA ComplianceERISA ComplianceHIPAA Compliance

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProblem SolvingCross-Functional CollaborationClear CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

BambooHRADPPaylocity

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Payroll ProfessionalCEBSPHRSPHRSHRM-CPSHRM-SCP

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesRemote WorkforceSelf-Funded Health BenefitsPayroll Regulatory ReportingMulti-State Payroll

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee accurate, compliant, and timely end-to-end payroll and variable compensation processing in BambooHR for a professional services organization with more than 400 remote employees
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions, including executing FLSA audits and classification updates
Partner with Finance and HR to reconcile payroll accounts, resolve discrepancies, and prepare reports covering earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and non-taxable wages
Manage approved employee reimbursements, including processing payments, tracking taxable reimbursements, reconciling expense and payroll records, maintaining audit documentation, and identifying duplicate submissions, policy violations, or unusual claims
Respond to payroll and reimbursement inquiries and serve as a point of escalation for disputes and exceptions
Manage day-to-day benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, terminations, carrier updates, eligibility questions, and employee inquiries for a self-funded health benefits plan
Serve as operational liaison to benefits carriers and third-party administrators, resolving routine eligibility and file issues and escalating complex situations
Deliver monthly new-hire benefits orientation sessions and support benefits- and payroll-related onboarding and offboarding activities
Prepare annual ACA reporting, coordinate required data with vendors, support ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and COBRA compliance, and provide payroll documentation and data for the annual 401(k) audit
Identify and implement improvements to payroll, benefits, reimbursement, documentation, and employee support processes while contributing to additional HR projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
At least five years of experience in payroll and benefits administration, preferably within a multi-state environment
Proficiency with payroll systems such as ADP or Paylocity and experience working with HRIS platforms; BambooHR experience is highly desirable
Demonstrated success managing payroll tax compliance and registration across multiple U.S. states
Experience supporting 401(k) audits and working with expense reimbursement platforms
A deep understanding of federal and state labor and payroll tax regulations, as well as ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, and COBRA requirements
Knowledge of self-funded health benefits plans and their related compliance requirements
Familiarity with payroll and benefits regulatory reporting and compliance
Experience in a professional services organization or remote workforce environment, preferred
A Certified Payroll Professional designation or another relevant certification, preferred; CEBS, PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification is a plus
Ability to manage complex payroll and benefits activities independently while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines
High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail across payroll, benefits, expense, and compliance records
Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local payroll tax and labor regulations across multiple jurisdictions
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with HR and Finance teams, benefits carriers, third-party administrators, and vendors
Clear and professional communication with employees and external partners
Ability to investigate discrepancies, resolve problems, and escalate complex matters appropriately