Payroll and Benefits Manager

The Payroll & Benefits Manager is a high performing, results oriented, and client centric role, responsible for leading the overall operations of payroll and benefits administration for all employees. Client Details An amazing Nonprofit organization looking for a self starter and motivated individual to join their team as a Payroll and Benefits Manager in Manhattan. Description

• Manage end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and an elevated internal client experience.
• Process semi-monthly payroll, commissions, and bonuses.
• Maintain General Ledger reconciliation for each payroll submission.
• Proactively identify and resolve any payroll discrepancies or issues to maintain a positive employee experience and operate as an escalation point for additional payroll related issues and questions.
• Identify areas of improvement with Payroll processes and manage implementation of solutions.
• Perform regular data checks to ensure employee changes in HRIS and payroll system are reflected accurately in employee profiles.
• Perform regular reviews of paid time off (PTO) policies ensuring proper set up and assignments.
• Partner with HR Financial Control and Finance department to ensure payroll, bonus and benefits accruals and costs are recorded accurately with month end close and budgeting/forecasting processes.
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops that empower employees to understand and make the most of their payroll and benefits offerings.

• Client-centric individual who thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Professional presentation; able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with all employees, and management.
• Strong ability to drive for results without compromising ethics and quality.
• Demonstrated knowledge of wage & hour laws, garnishment and tax related issues in the US and Canada.
• Prior experience with ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred.
• Technologically adept with proficiency in Microsoft tools (e.g. MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent attention to detail, to complete tasks with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills with the ability to read and analyze reports and perform fundamental calculations.
• Ability to work autonomously, while managing multiple assignments within specified deadlines.

• Amazing opportunity to go temp to perm
• Working 9am to 5pm in office with some potential for remote days
• Medical and Dental benefits from day 1
• Easily accessible office location from public transportation
• Collaborative team work environment