AVP - US Payroll & Benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle payroll process across multiple pay groups or states, including employee onboarding, earnings, deductions, taxes, and terminations.
• Review and approve payroll previews, audit reports, and post-payroll reconciliations for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll and tax regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, and other labor laws.
• Maintain and update payroll policies, procedures, and guidelines in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Administer employee benefits such as health plans, 401(k), life insurance, disability, and other related programs.
• Collaborate with benefits vendors and brokers for plan renewals, open enrollment, and issue resolution.
• Manage employee inquiries related to payroll and benefits in a timely and professional manner.
• Coordinate annual reporting activities, including W-2s, 1095-C forms, benefit renewals, and audit requests.
• Partner with HR and Accounting to reconcile payroll accounts, ensure accurate general ledger postings, and assist with financial audits.
• Lead process improvements using technology and automation to enhance payroll and benefit administration efficiency.
• Stay current with payroll best practices, system upgrades, and legislative changes impacting payroll and benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 10+ years of U.S. payroll experience
• Strong knowledge of federal and multi-state payroll tax regulations and labor laws.
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP Run, ADP Workforce Now, Paycom, Paylocity or Paychex Flex.
• Hands-on experience managing employee benefits and vendor relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting systems such as QuickBooks or similar.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• High level of integrity in handling confidential and sensitive information.