HR Payroll & Benefits Manager / Assistant Vice President

Well established International Financial Institution is seeking an experienced HR Payroll & Benefits Manager / Assistant Vice President.

This position will play a key role in managing payroll operations, employee benefits administration, HR reporting, and related financial processes. The successful candidate will work closely with HR leadership to ensure accurate payroll processing, regulatory compliance, and effective HR operations.

The position offers an opportunity to take ownership of critical HR functions while contributing to broader HR initiatives and supervising team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end semi-monthly payroll processing using ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Oversee employee benefits administration, including coordination with benefit providers and maintenance of employee records.
• Maintain payroll and benefits data, troubleshoot system and processing issues, and implement necessary improvements.
• Handle payroll funding, account reconciliations, personnel budget projections, bonus accruals, and related financial transactions.
• Prepare and coordinate regulatory filings and HR reports, including EEO-1, ACA reporting, CMS reporting, and Form 5500.
• Support internal and external audits, compliance reviews, and risk management activities.
• Supervise, coach, and develop team members while ensuring efficient day-to-day HR operations.
• Maintain relationships with external vendors and support third-party risk management requirements.
• Assist in updating HR policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Participate in employee engagement programs and other HR initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4–8 years of hands-on experience in payroll and benefits administration.
• Direct experience processing payroll using ADP Workforce Now is required.
• Familiarity with employee benefits administration and benefits provider platforms, such as Fidelity, Cigna, or Unum.
• Working knowledge of payroll-related accounting, reconciliations, and budgeting is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, dependable, adaptable, and comfortable working in a collaborative environment.