Benefits & Payroll Manager

Job Purpose

The Benefits and Payroll Manager is responsible for leading a team that delivers effective and efficient payroll and benefit services while creating an environment that fosters a high level of client service.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the Employee Services team (“ES Team”) to ensure engagement and commitment to FAC’s Mission and Values.
• Manage ES team to deliver effective and efficient payroll and benefit administration with an emphasis on a high level of client service.
• Drive ES team growth by providing timely guidance and feedback on roles, responsibilities, and performance.
• Lead the Benefit Work Team by providing up to date benefit information and analysis, annual planning, market trends, regulatory guidance, and recommending appropriate and cost-effective solutions.
• Deliver best in class payroll and benefit design, implementation, administration, communication, support, and education.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with firm stakeholders, employees, insurance brokers, and insurance carriers. Serve as a trusted partner, liaison, and advisor.
• Serve on 401(k) Plan Administrative Committee
• Oversee all Payroll and Benefit communications, while partnering with our clients to ensure message content and delivery meet the firms objectives and expectations; customize communication plans for our clients based on the culture of each firm.
• Provide proactive subject matter expertise to ensure both payroll and plan administration maintains compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties.

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource/Business Management or equivalent education and experience is required. Benefit, compensation, or HR certifications are strongly preferred.
• A minimum of five years progressive Human Resource experience coupled with demonstrated successful leadership.
• Solid experience with building and maintaining strong relationships and delivery of high-level customer service.
• Knowledge and experience with health & welfare plans, retirement plans, and payroll.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Ability to work with and through people to drive and achieve results.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to prioritize, problem solve, and multi-task.
• Knowledge of human resources principles and government reporting requirements including related federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and familiarity with payroll and HRIS software.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Work is normally performed in a typical office environment
• No or very limited physical effort is required
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Hybrid work
• Office

Ability to Relocate:

• Madison, WI 53705: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Madison, WI 53705