Payroll and Benefits Manager

About Our Client

A well-known food and beverage manufacturer with strong benefits

• Payroll Processing & Administration:
• Oversee the end-to-end payroll process for all employees, ensuring accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly/monthly payroll.
• Ensure that payroll is processed in compliance with company policies, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies, answer payroll-related inquiries, and provide support to employees regarding payroll issues.
• System Management:
• Utilize ADP Workforce system for payroll processing, ensuring all payroll data is accurately entered and maintained.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system-related payroll issues.
• Stay updated with any system upgrades, changes, or enhancements related to ADP and Workday.
• Compliance & Reporting:
• Ensure compliance with all payroll tax regulations, including federal, state, and local tax laws.
• Prepare and file all necessary payroll reports, tax filings, and third-party payments (e.g., benefits providers, retirement plan administrators).
• Assist with year-end processes, including W-2 preparation, and auditing of payroll records.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline payroll functions and enhance efficiency.
• Work closely with HR, finance, and other departments to ensure integration and alignment of payroll processes with company goals.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience:
• 7+ years of payroll management experience, with at least 2 years of experience processing payroll for hourly employees.
• Extensive experience working with ADP Workforce.
• Solid understanding of payroll tax laws and regulations.
• Experience in handling multi-state payroll and managing complex payroll issues.
• Prior experience in implementing new benefits programs.
• Skills & Competencies:
• Extensive ADP Workforce experience.
• Prior payroll processing experience for exempt & non-exempt employees
• Benefits adminstration experience - including vendor management and new program implementation.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.

• Base salary ranging from $140,000 - $160,000 dependent on experience
• 3 days of remote flexibility each week
• Bonus, PTO, 401K match
• Comprehensive health benefits