Senior Manager, Benefits & Payroll

Posted 4 days ago

advanced resourcesChicago (IL)

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs)

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About the role

Our client located in Chicago (southwest side) in the non-profit sector is seeking a Senior Manager, Payroll & Benefits! This role is to serve as the organization's subject matter expert for payroll, benefits, HRIS, and related compliance programs. Reporting to the VP of HR and as an individual contributor, this role owns accurate and compliant payroll administration, benefits program management, and oversight of the HR technology platform, while acting as a trusted advisor to leadership on process improvements and data-driven decision-making.

What You'll Do:

Lead accurate, timely, bi-weekly payroll administration, including tax reporting, reconciliations, retirement contributions, garnishments, and year-end/audit activities
Administer health, welfare, retirement, wellness, and voluntary benefit programs; lead annual Open Enrollment and benefits communications
Serve as primary administrator for payroll/HRIS system and related HR technologies, ensuring data integrity and reporting accuracy
Develop dashboards, metrics, and analytics that give leadership insight into payroll and benefits performance
Ensure compliance with payroll, ACA, ERISA, COBRA, wage and hour, and related employment regulations
Oversee the third-party leave administrator and coordinate payroll/benefits impacts of employee leaves
Manage vendor relationships across payroll, HRIS, benefits, retirement, wellness, and leave administration; lead business reviews and renewals
Provide consultative support to employees and leaders on payroll, benefits, and HRIS questions

What You'll Bring:

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)7+ years of progressively responsible experience in payroll, benefits, or HR operations
Demonstrated experience managing vendor relationships and leading operational improvements
Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations, ACA, ERISA, COBRA, and wage and hour laws
Experience with Paylocity, ADP, Paycom or a comparable HRIS/payroll platformCPP, CEBS, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred
Comfortable in a hybrid (3 days on-site), with periodic schedule flexibility during payroll cycles, Open Enrollment, and year-end

What's In It For You:

Health, dental and vision insurance coverage
Employer-paid life and disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
Generous paid time off
Parental leave
On-site gym

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