Payroll Benefits Manager

Job Details:

Title: Payroll and Benefits Supervisor

Location: Charlotte, NC

Onsite Hours: Flexible start times between 7-9 AM, working an 8-hour day. Consistent schedule required.

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000

Reports to: Benefits Manager

Must haves:

• 5 years of payroll experience with at least 2 years of experience using UKG.
• Strong proficiency in a major integrated payroll/benefits system (ideally UKG).
• In-depth knowledge of payroll processes, taxation (US and Canada), benefits administration, and compliance regulations.
• Very strong Excel skills (will be tested).
• Experience in benefit implementations and data integration between the payroll system and benefit carriers.
• Proven ability to lead and direct a team to complete projects and tasks.
• Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Accounting knowledge a plus.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex payroll and benefits information to various audiences.
• Must be proactive, organized, responsive, results-oriented, and trustworthy.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and company information. High level of honesty and integrity.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude with a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Excellent computer skills, including experience with various benefit vendor portals.
• High School Diploma or GED required. BA or BS Degree (Business or Accounting) a plus.
• Experience processing payroll for both US and Canadian employees.

System/software:

• Proficiency in a major integrated payroll/benefits system (ideally UKG).
• Advanced Excel skills.

Nice to haves:

• Collaborative, professional, and proactive work style.
• Curiosity and a strong desire for continuous learning.
• Ability to independently manage and lead projects to completion.

Day to day responsibilities:

• Mentor and guide supporting payroll specialists, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all payroll processing for US and Canada.
• Manage all aspects of payroll processing using a major integrated system (ideally UKG), including employee compensation, tax withholdings, deductions, benefits, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local regulations, as well as company policies.
• Review and analyze payroll reports to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with the integration of payroll and benefits data into HRIS and accounting systems.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of year-end reports (T4s and W-2s) and other regulatory filings. Complete various census and government reporting requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll and benefit-related inquiries from employees and management.
• Maintain a working knowledge of payroll best practices, industry trends, and changes in tax laws.
• Perform duties of moderate to advanced complexity, judgment, decision-making, and scope in the application and execution of pay and benefit programs.
• Supervise and assign responsibilities to payroll specialist and analyst roles.
• Process garnishments, taxes, and leaves of absence.
• Assist in the coordination and execution of the annual employee benefits open enrollment.
• Oversee and complete internal and external audits accurately and timely.
• Perform other duties related to payroll or benefits as requested by Management.