Payroll and Benefits Manager

Mannelly Recruitment • Hackensack, NJ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

An established professional services practice in Northern New Jersey is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Manager to oversee multi-state payroll operations and employee benefit programs across the organization. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and efficiency while improving systems and contributing to a seamless employee experience. The firm offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of payroll and benefits management experience in a professional services or corporate environment
• Strong working knowledge of multi-state wage, tax, and compliance regulations
• Proficiency in payroll and HRIS platforms (ADP preferred)
• Advanced Excel expertise
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work collaboratively with HR, Finance, and leadership teams

Nice To Haves

• Certification such as CPP, PHR, or SHRM-CP is preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee multi-state payroll operations
• Manage employee benefit programs across the organization
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in payroll and benefits
• Improve systems related to payroll and benefits
• Contribute to a seamless employee experience

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed