Payroll & Benefits Manager

In the US, we currently have restaurants in New York, Chicago, and Boston. Each market is at a different stage of its development, from a well-established restaurant in New York, to a growing presence in Chicago, through to the launch of Boston which opened in September.

We are seeking to hire a Payroll & Benefits Manager to be based in New York. This position will ensure that payroll is processed accurately and on time, and that benefits are administered efficiently. The Payroll and Benefits Manager acts as a key liaison between employees, and management, providing expertise on compensation and benefits issues.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Manage the end-to-end payroll process, including data entry, processing, and distribution.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
Oversee the administration of employee benefits programs, including health, vision, dental, and retirement plans.
Execute open enrollment enrollment.
Responsible for annual 401k test.
Coordinate with external vendors for benefits administration and payroll processing.
Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries regarding compensation.
Prepare and submit payroll reports and statistics for internal and external use.
Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure data integrity.
Conduct regular audits of payroll and benefits records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Collaborate with HR and finance departments to align payroll and benefits strategies with organizational goals.

Qualifications and Skills:
Manage the end-to-end payroll process, including data entry, processing, and distribution.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
Oversee the administration of employee benefits programs, including health, vision, dental, and retirement plans.
Coordinate with external vendors for benefits administration and payroll processing.
Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries regarding compensation.
Prepare and submit payroll reports and statistics for internal and external use.
Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure data integrity.
Conduct regular audits of payroll and benefits records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Collaborate with HR and finance departments to align payroll and benefits strategies with organizational goals.