Payroll Benefits Manager
relate searchEvanston (IL)
Payroll Benefits Manager
Posted 19 days ago
relate searchEvanston (IL)
SENIORITY
Lead
About the role
We are partnered with a growing, mission-driven organization is looking to add a Payroll & Benefits Manager to its HR team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys owning the day-to-day payroll and benefits function while also having the opportunity to improve processes, bring new ideas, and make a meaningful impact on the employee experience. The organization has a strong foundation in place and is looking for someone who can step in, provide stability and ownership, and help take the function to the next level.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Oversee the day-to-day payroll process for approximately 250+ employees
- Manage benefits administration, including employee questions, changes, and open enrollment
- Partner with internal leaders and external benefits partners to ensure programs are effectively managed
- Oversee and support retirement plan administration
- Help manage and improve leave of absence administration
- Identify opportunities to streamline payroll and benefits processes and improve efficiency
- Serve as a resource to employees and leaders on payroll and benefits-related questions
- Partner closely with HR leadership on projects and initiatives
- Help evaluate existing processes and bring forward new ideas and best practices
- What They're Looking ForStrong payroll and benefits experience
- Experience managing payroll for an hourly workforce
- Ability to independently own payroll operations while also thinking strategically about process improvement
- Strong employee-facing communication skills
- Comfortable working in a hands-on environment
- Someone who can assess what is working well, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement changes thoughtfully
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Experience with Paycom is preferred
- Experience in a mission-driven or nonprofit environment is a plus, but not required
- Why Consider This Opportunity?
- This is more than a traditional payroll role. The organization has a solid foundation in place but is looking for someone who can elevate the function, improve processes, and have a voice in how payroll and benefits evolve.
- You’ll work closely with HR leadership and have the opportunity to make an immediate impact while supporting an employee population that is highly engaged with HR.
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