[ref. r42311120] Michael Page - Global Payroll & Benefits Manager | Remote | $110k

About Our Client

Our client is a renowned global professional services firm known for delivering exceptional results to clients across diverse industries. They pride themselves on fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. With a commitment to operational efficiency and employee satisfaction, the firm offers a rewarding environment for HR professionals looking to make a global impact.

Job Description

Responsibilities of the Global Benefits & Payroll Manager include:

• Oversee all tasks related to the company's benefits and payroll administration to meet organizational goals.
• Collaborate with the Global Head of Human Resources and team to manage the annual open enrollment process.
• Develop and implement a global benefits strategy that is competitive, operationally efficient, and helps attract and retain top talent.
• Assess the costs and pricing of benefits programs, offering recommendations to ensure they are both competitive and cost-effective.
• Manage relationships with health and welfare providers to ensure optimal service delivery, while negotiating favorable contract terms.
• Ensure compliance with regional and local laws concerning benefits.
• Apply relevant regional and local laws to guide payroll administration practices.
• Maintain the benefits portal on the company intranet, ensuring employees have easy access to up-to-date benefits information.
• Provide exceptional support to employees and foster strong business relationships.
• Assist in planning and executing benefit strategies, events, plan designs, and communication efforts.
• Oversee global payroll processing for employees and contractors.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of timesheets and reporting.
• Manage garnishments and ensure payroll funding is accurate.
• Address any payroll discrepancies and respond to related inquiries.
• Perform additional tasks as needed.

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

The Successful Applicant

Qualifications of the Global Benefits & Payroll Manager include:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or a related business field.
• Over 7 years of experience in benefits and payroll administration within a global organization (ideally within professional services, consulting / consultancy or financial services industries)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience with global benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, spending accounts, commuter benefits, retirement plans, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary and supplemental offerings, wellness programs, and COBRA.
• Experience managing leave of absence processes, working with third-party administrators to ensure timely, accurate administration in compliance with regional and local laws, and calculating pay and benefits during leave.
• Experience with 401(k) plan administration.
• Advanced expertise with payroll systems.
• Familiarity with time and attendance systems and procedures.
• Proficient in payroll policies and compliance regulations.
• Strong auditing skills, particularly in payroll functions.
• Skilled in resolving payroll discrepancies.

• Base salary: $75,000 - $110,000
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401k match
• PTO
• Remote working (East Coast preferred)