Payroll & Benefits Manager

ebs recruiters LLC•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

Our client is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Manager to oversee payroll processing, employee benefits administration, and HRIS management. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant payroll, delivering exceptional employee support, maintaining HR system integrity, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, customer-focused, and experienced in managing payroll, benefits, and HR technology in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field preferred
3–5+ years of payroll and benefits administration experience
Experience processing payroll using an HRIS/payroll system (UKG Ready experience preferred)
Strong knowledge of payroll processing, payroll tax regulations, and employee benefits administration
Experience with ACA, COBRA, FMLA, ERISA, HIPAA, and related compliance requirements
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to manage confidential information while balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

UKG Ready experience preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee and process semi-monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payments
Manage payroll deductions, garnishments, tax withholdings, and payroll reconciliations
Partner with Finance to support payroll reporting, audits, and compliance activities
Coordinate retirement plan contributions and required payroll reporting
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations
Administer employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, wellness, and retirement plans
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit questions, enrollments, and claims
Manage new hire enrollments, life events, COBRA administration, open enrollment, and benefit status changes
Coordinate FMLA, leave of absence, and workers' compensation administration
Partner with benefit brokers and vendors to maintain competitive, cost-effective benefit programs
Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, and other applicable regulations
Maintain and optimize the HRIS to ensure data integrity and efficient HR operations
Serve as the HRIS system administrator, including troubleshooting, system updates, and user support
Develop reports, dashboards, and analytics to support business and HR decision-making
Lead HRIS enhancements, integrations, and continuous process improvement initiatives
Train HR team members on HRIS functionality and best practices