Payroll & Benefits Manager

Teads•New York City, NY

4d•$90,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Teads is the omnichannel outcomes platform for the open internet, driving full-funnel results for marketers across premium media. With a focus on meaningful business outcomes for branding and performance objectives, the combined company ensures value is driven with every media dollar by leveraging predictive AI technology to connect quality media, beautiful brand creative, and context-driven addressability and measurement. One of the most scaled advertising platforms on the open internet, Teads is directly partnered with more than 10,000 publishers and 20,000 advertisers globally. The company is headquartered in New York, with a global team of nearly 1,800 people in 30+ countries. For more information, visit www.teads.com . Teads is seeking an energized, curious and solutions-driven Payroll & Benefits Manager to join our People & Culture team in the NYC office, supporting our employee population across the US and Canada. This is a unique opportunity to join during an exciting period of transition and transformation within our payroll operations. We are looking for someone who is hands-on, detail-oriented, and eager to roll up their sleeves to manage end-to-end payroll while helping us build scalable, efficient processes for the future. The ideal candidate brings strong operational payroll experience: Someone who has run payroll independently and understands the details, while also having the mindset to improve, optimize and strengthen controls as we grow. You’ll work with a collaborative and proactive People & Culture team that values partnership, accountability and continuous improvement. We are looking for an ambitious go-getter who will add value both locally and within our global P&C team.

Requirements

5–8 years of hands-on, end-to-end payroll and benefits experience
Proven experience independently running multi-state US payroll (Canada required)
Strong knowledge of payroll tax, compliance, reporting, and benefits regulations
Experience with reconciliations, garnishments, deductions, and audits
Paylocity experience preferred
Experience managing benefits brokers and evaluating market offerings
Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
Process-minded, with a track record of building scalable systems
Comfortable in a changing, high-growth environment
Collaborative, ownership-driven, and employee-focused
High degree of confidentiality and integrity

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end payroll processing across multiple US states and Canada
Manage commissions, bonuses, reimbursements, equity payouts, and off-cycle payments
Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and Canadian regulations
Maintain payroll system accuracy (new hires, terminations, changes, deductions)
Serve as subject matter expert for payroll compliance and employee inquiries
Partner with Finance on reconciliations, reporting, and audits
Manage leaves (PFL, STD, LTD), unemployment claims, and employment verifications
Liaise with payroll providers, tax agencies, and legal partners
Support required filings (EEOC, Workers’ Comp, ACA, etc.)
Drive payroll process improvements and internal controls
Oversee US and Canada benefit programs (health, retirement, disability, wellness, voluntary plans)
Manage brokers and vendors, including negotiations, invoicing, and performance
Lead open enrollment and new hire enrollments
Ensure compliance (ERISA, ACA, audits, reporting)
Analyze benefits data and costs; make recommendations to optimize offerings
Own employee communications and serve as primary point of contact
Administer benefits platforms (retirement, COBRA, disability, HRIS, etc.)