Owns the strategy, design, competitive positioning and annual renewal for health & welfare, retirement, time away, wellbeing, and voluntary benefits
Develops multiyear benefits roadmap, based on survey insights, benchmarks, and utilization/cost analytics
Leads vendor selection and ongoing performance management (brokers/consultants, carriers, TPAs, point solutions)
Governs plan operations to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
Partners with ESOP recordkeeper and internal stakeholders to ensure data accuracy
Leads multistate payroll operations and ensures accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
Oversees all quarterly/annual filings
Establishes robust internal controls, audit trails, and service level metrics
Drives continuous improvement and automation across lifecycle transactions
Builds and develops a high performing team across Benefits, Payroll, and HR Operations
Partners with Finance on budget/forecasting for benefits

Bachelor’s degree required; (HR, Finance, Business, or related field)
10+ years progressive experience across Benefits and Payroll, with 5+ years leading teams
Proven experience with ESOP communication/admin partnership or other employer sponsored retirement plans (401(k)/profit sharing)
Deep knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, federal/state payroll tax rules, and multistate taxation/wage & hour
Vendor management, RFPs, and renewal negotiation experience
Systems proficiency with modern HRIS and payroll platforms and data/reporting tools.

Director of Benefits and Payroll

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