Payroll & Benefits Manager

Campus•New York, NY

6d•$115,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Campus is on a mission to accelerate the talent of tomorrow and reimagine what college can (and should) be. The problem is clear: college costs have skyrocketed, but outcomes haven’t. Traditional college hasn’t kept up with the aspirations of today’s students—and they can’t afford to wait. At Campus, we’ve built a two-year, accredited college where students learn from top professors at universities like Princeton, Stanford, and Howard, in live, online classes. Our students graduate with in-demand business and AI skills—ready to launch their careers or transfer to top four-year universities. Our unique approach is grounded in a pioneering technology platform and a heavily-researched student success model that offers students dedicated advisors and on-demand tutoring and coaching. We were also named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2024. We’re backed by an exceptional investor team that believes deeply in our vision for the future of education, including General Catalyst, Founders Fund, Bloomberg Beta, 8VC, Rethink Education, Sam Altman, Jason Citron, Shaquille O’Neal, and others. The world has changed. Higher ed needs to catch up, and we’re leading the way - come join us! About the role We are seeking a Payroll & Benefits Manager to own and operate all aspects of payroll and benefits administration across Campus. This role will be responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll processing while designing and managing a competitive, cost-effective benefits program. This is a highly hands-on role with full ownership of systems (Rippling) and benefits strategy. This role sits on the Finance Team, reports directly to the CFO, and works closely with the People team. You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…

Requirements

6+ years of experience in payroll and/or benefits administration
Strong hands-on experience managing payroll systems — Rippling strongly preferred
Experience managing benefits programs and leading vendor negotiations
Knowledge of multi-state payroll compliance (NY experience strongly preferred)
High attention to detail and strong operational rigor
Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Own Payroll Operations
Run end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, including full-time staff and faculty
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
Manage payroll through Rippling, including audits, reporting, and system optimization
Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data
Collaborate on budgeting and forecasting for payroll
Lead Benefits Administration
Own the full benefits portfolio — health, dental, vision, retirement, and more
Lead the annual benefits renewal process, including broker and vendor negotiations
Manage benefits enrollment, changes, and employee communications
Optimize benefits offerings to balance employee experience with cost discipline
Support leadership with insights on compensation and benefits trends
Drive Systems & Compliance
Serve as primary administrator for Rippling (HRIS + payroll) and Fidelity (401k)
Ensure compliance with ACA, ERISA, COBRA, and other regulatory requirements
Support reporting, reconciliations, audits, and payroll-related forecasting
Assist with equity-related administration in partnership with Carta, as needed

Benefits

A compensation package that includes a base salary ($115,000 - $130,000) + equity grant
Actual compensation within the pay range will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location. For roles that are available to be filled remotely, base salary will be localized.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) match
Fertility benefits via Carrot
Flexible Time Away + paid holidays
In-office lunches for our NY Office (did we mention, we’re dog friendly? 🐶)
Hybrid work schedule (Mon & Fri remote; Tues-Thurs in-office)
Social events - happy hours, birthday celebrations, holiday parties, & more!
Opportunity to make an impact – you’ll be an integral player in bringing our vision to life