Manager, Corporate Payroll & Benefits
About The Position
Endurant Disaster Recovery is a leading provider of residential and commercial restoration services. When disaster strikes, our dedicated team is on the call 24/7 to restore peace of mind and get our clients' lives back to normal. We specialize in restoring properties damaged by water, fire, smoke, and storms. Our comprehensive services include water mitigation, mold remediation, asbestos abatement, and biohazard/crime scene cleanup. At Endurant, we pride ourselves on our rapid response, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. The Manager, Corporate Payroll and Benefits Manager is responsible for overseeing payroll processing, benefits programs and administration, and compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations to ensure employees are paid accurately and receive the appropriate benefits. This role works closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, and external vendors to manage payroll operations, optimize benefits programs, and maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, human resources, business administration, or a related field preferred or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in payroll and benefits administration.
- Strong knowledge of payroll and benefits laws, including FLSA, ACA, COBRA, ERISA, and IRS regulations.
- Experience with payroll and HRIS systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, UKG, Paycom, or similar).
- Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to manage confidential information.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate payroll records for new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, 401k contribution changes, leave of and bonuses in HR and Payroll systems.
- Manage payroll schedules, tax filings, deductions, and direct deposits.
- Partner with Finance to reconcile payroll transactions and support budget planning.
- Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Serve as secondary backup for processing bi-weekly payroll submission in the event the payroll manager is unavailable, ensuring the accuracy in payroll operations.
- Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, including FLSA, overtime calculations, and payroll tax reporting.
- Assist with 401K audit and internal control/annual audit, prepare 401K and payroll-related documentation for audits and assist auditors in resolving discrepancies.
- Manage company benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, life insurance, disability, and wellness initiatives.
- Oversee benefits enrollment, renewals, and changes, ensuring employees understand their options.
- Communicate with employees and management about benefits options and usage.
- Ability to audit monthly payments and resolve enrollment issues.
- Work with benefits providers and brokers to evaluate and improve plan offerings.
- Ensure compliance with ACA, COBRA, ERISA, and other benefits-related regulations.
- Address employee inquiries related to benefits and payroll, providing guidance on plan options, deductions, and eligibility.
- Collaborate with external vendors to negotiate benefits contracts and evaluate cost-effectiveness.
- Lead annual benefits open enrollment campaigns and wellness initiatives
- Ensure payroll and benefits programs adhere to all applicable laws and regulations.
- Register to new states for new hires, if applicable.
- Prepare and submit payroll tax filings, W-2s, 1095-Cs, and other required government reports.
- Conduct internal audits of payroll and benefits data to maintain accuracy and compliance.
- Stay informed of changes in labor laws, tax codes, and benefits regulations to implement necessary adjustments.
- Optimize payroll and benefits processes to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.
- Maintain and improve payroll and benefits systems, collaborating with HRIS and IT teams.
- Automate reporting and workflows to streamline payroll and benefits administration.
- Implement best practices for payroll and benefits management.
- Oversee system upgrades, testing, and integration of new technologies to improve operational efficiency.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll and benefits inquiries.
- Provide clear communication and training on payroll procedures and benefits options.
- Support new hire orientation by explaining payroll processes and benefits enrollment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
