AMER-Benefits & Payroll Manager (Lonza – Capsugel)

Lonza•Morristown, NJ

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Benefits & Payroll Manager to oversee employee benefits programs across the Americas while supporting payroll-related processes and compliance activities. This role will partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to deliver competitive benefit programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive an effective employee experience during a period of organizational transformation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
Minimum of 5 years of experience in benefits administration, payroll, total rewards, HR operations, or a related area
Experience managing health and welfare, retirement, disability, and leave of absence programs
Working knowledge of benefits regulations and compliance requirements, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and FMLA
Experience working with HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration systems, such as Workday or similar platforms
Strong vendor management, project management, and organizational skills
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting benefits during divestitures, or TSA environments preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the administration and governance of health and welfare, retirement, wellness, disability, life insurance, and voluntary benefit programs
Lead annual benefits renewals and open enrollment activities, including planning, employee communications, vendor coordination, and implementation
Partner with brokers, consultants, and third-party administrators to ensure effective service delivery and program performance
Monitor benefits costs, utilization trends, and market benchmarks, providing recommendations to support competitive and cost-effective programs
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and retirement plan requirements
Collaborate with Payroll and HR teams to support benefit-related payroll processes, system updates, audits, and data accuracy
Support benefits and payroll integration activities related to divestitures, transition service agreements (TSAs), or other business transformation initiatives
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, compliance, and the overall employee experience