Senior Manager of Payroll and Benefits, Plus Company US

Senior Manager of Payroll and Benefits

ABOUT PLUS COMPANY :

Ideas can change the world. But ideas always begin with awesome people. Plus Company is all about people.

We’re bold, creative, pushing boundaries, sparking innovation and creating the extraordinary on the daily. Our entrepreneurial spirit and our passion drive us to find new paths for some of the most recognized brands in the world. We are an eclectic collective with multifaceted expertise, who act locally for global impact. We take risks. We empower. We go beyond.

To those who won’t settle for the expected—you’ve found your crew.

Plus Company is a 21st-century alliance of best-in-class creative brands, representing a new model for interagency teamwork. With over 25 agencies that deliver creativity fueled by an innate understanding of culture, technology, and data. Plus Company's work adds tangible value to the human experience and is instrumental to the success of their clients. Plus Company has more than 2,600 employees, across 12 countries in North America, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit www.pluscompany.com

Plus Company agency brands include : We Are Social and it’s sister agencies, Socialize, Hello, Kobe, Metta and The Narrative Group (TNG); All Inclusive Marketing (AIM), Camp Jefferson, Citizen Relations, Cossette, Cossette Media, Impact Research, Jungle Media, K72, Level Eleven, Munvo, Mekanism, Middle Child, Septième, and more.

Together, the group serves a diverse client base that ranges from established blue-chip and mid-size clients to fast-growing global disruptors, all across multiple verticals, with two-thirds of net revenue derived from digital media services. Clients include hundreds of the world's best-known brands, from major consumer goods manufacturers to cutting-edge technology companies. The group’s services cover global intelligent marketing and communications solutions in brand strategy, digital creative production, e-commerce enablement, cloud-based CRM, big data analytics, digital and traditional media buying, and social media insights and marketing.

Under the supervision of the Company’s CFO, The Senior Manager of Payroll and Benefits oversees all aspects of payroll and benefits administration in a multi-state, multi-legal entity environment of apprx 400 employees. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, implementing efficient payroll and benefits processes, and providing strategic direction to the payroll team. Leading a team of two payroll employees, the Senior Manager will drive accuracy, compliance, and employee satisfaction in payroll and benefits functions.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Management

• Oversee and manage payroll operations for multi-state, multi-legal entity payrolls, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Supervise and mentor two payroll employees, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, including proper calculation of taxes, benefits deductions, and garnishments.
• Manage payroll processing cycles, including year-end activities (e.g., W-2, tax filings & tax agency issues).
• Ensure payroll-related data is accurate, complete, and current.
• Basic understanding of accounting practices and terms—this position will work closely with the different entities’ finance departments.
• Work closely with finance & tax teams, human resources, and legal teams in the US & Canada.
• Ensure that payroll processes are aligned with the company’s goals and policies
• Stay current with changes in payroll & benefit laws, state and city regulations / ordinances, and best practices, and implement any necessary changes to policies and procedures.
• Prepare and present ad hoc, monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll-related reports and analyses as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve payroll discrepancies / errors.

Benefits Administration

Compliance and Risk Management

Strategic Leadership

Qualifications / Requirements :

Work Environment

Salary for this role is $120,000-140,000 USD annually depending on experience.

Plus Company is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. Plus Company is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.

Salary : $120,000 - $140,000