Payroll & Benefits Manager

Esdec•Hayward, CA

4h•$85,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Enstall is the worlds largest provider of rooftop solar mounting hardware. Solar installers have depended on us to secure more than 3.5GW of solar per annually residential, commercial, and industrial roofs. Our brands in the U.S. include industry leaders EcoFasten, IronRidge, and PanelClaw. We are seeking a Payroll & Benefits Manager to oversee and optimize our payroll operations, ensuring precise and timely disbursement of expenses and taxes. This role entails close collaboration with cross-functional teams and demands proficiency in payroll and benefits administration with an emphasis on accuracy, integrity, and organizational acumen.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
5+ years of experience in payroll processing with a multi-state, mid-sized organization
Knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, and best practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Nice To Haves

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or other relevant certification strongly preferred
Knowledge of ADP Workforce Now preferred
International (Mexico) payroll experience preferred

Responsibilities

Manage payroll transactions encompassing salaries, benefits, garnishments, deductions, taxes, and third-party payments.
Lead the implementation of new systems or upgrades when required
Rectify and approve timekeeping in the payroll system with input from managers
Process semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll for multiple business units
Validate HRIS entries such as new hires, terminations, and salary increases, ensuring accurate payroll processing
Coordinate with auditors for 401K and Workers Compensation audits
Foster collaboration with Human Resources and Finance teams
Maintain precise payroll records and generate necessary reports
Resolve payroll-related issues and inquiries
Serve as the primary point of contact between the company and the 401K Third Party Administrator (TPA)
Review 401K deduction modifications and reconcile funding
Reconcile Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) funding
Collaborate with benefit broker and ADP
Resolve benefit enrollment issues with carriers and ADP
Review and submit annual Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting
Ensure compliance with annual reporting deadlines, including CA Paydata and EEOC
Submit monthly insurance self-billing reports and process payments
Establish new State agency accounts as needed
Manage ADP SmartCompliance cases
Act as a liaison between ADP internal and external stakeholders for special projects or requests
Assist and participate in testing of Open Enrollment (OE) data