Payroll & Benefits Supervisor

Payroll & Benefits SupervisorA growing organization is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Supervisor to oversee enterprise-wide payroll and benefits operations while ensuring compliance, accuracy, and exceptional employee service. This leadership role is responsible for managing multi-state payroll processing, benefits administration, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement initiatives.The ideal candidate combines strong technical payroll expertise with a strategic mindset and a passion for building efficient processes, developing teams, and supporting organizational growth.Primary ResponsibilitiesDirect and oversee end-to-end payroll operations for a multi-state employee population, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processingManage payroll tax filings, garnishments, wage attachments, deductions, reconciliations, and year-end reporting activitiesEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and company policiesServe as the internal subject matter expert for payroll, benefits administration, and related compliance mattersAdminister employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plansManage annual open enrollment activities and support employee benefit communications and educationPartner with Human Resources and Finance to ensure accurate payroll and benefits data managementReview, develop, and enhance payroll procedures, controls, and documentation to improve efficiency and reduce riskLead payroll audits, compliance reviews, and reporting requirements for internal and external stakeholdersAnalyze payroll and benefits trends, prepare management reports, and provide recommendations to leadershipIdentify opportunities for automation, workflow improvements, and system enhancementsSupport HRIS and payroll system upgrades, implementations, and optimization effortsResolve complex payroll, tax, and benefits issues while maintaining a high level of employee serviceLead, coach, and develop payroll and benefits team members while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvementQualificationsRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred5+ years of progressive payroll leadership experienceDemonstrated experience managing multi-state payroll operations for large employee populationsStrong working knowledge of payroll taxes, wage and hour regulations, garnishments, and payroll compliance requirementsExperience administering employee benefits and retirement programsLeadership experience managing and developing payroll, benefits, or HR professionalsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skillsExcellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organizationAbility to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environmentPreferred QualificationsExperience with Paylocity, UKG, ADP, Workday, or similar payroll and HRIS platformsCertified Payroll Professional (CPP) designationExperience supporting a multi-site or rapidly growing organizationBackground leading payroll system implementations, conversions, or process improvement initiativesAdvanced reporting and data analysis experience using Excel and payroll systems