Payroll and Benefits Manager
Bernstein Shur • Full Time
Posted on Thu, Jul 30, 2026
The Payroll and Benefits Manager plays a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and the well-being of the Firm’s employees through oversight of payroll, benefits, and compliance. This role is responsible for administering the Firm’s compensation and benefits programs, ensuring payroll tax compliance, and managing related reporting obligations. As a member of the Finance Department, the Payroll and Benefits Manager works in close partnership with the Director of HR and other Firm leaders to support employee benefit programs, leave administration, compensation processes, and compliance initiatives. The role also provides financial and operational support to the Director of Finance through reporting, process improvement initiatives, technology enhancements, and special projects that contribute to the Firm’s strategic goals. The Payroll and Benefits Manager is dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and actively promotes innovation, efficiency, and professional growth within the Finance Department.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- At least five years of direct payroll and benefits experience required.
- Prior supervisory, team-lead, or people-management experience preferred.
- Experience with payroll and HRIS platforms required; ADP and HiBob experience preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of payroll tax, wage and hour requirements, benefits administration, and retirement plan compliance.
- Experience coordinating with external vendors, brokers, auditors, consultants, and counsel.
- Strong Excel, reporting, and reconciliation skills, with the ability to analyze payroll, benefits, and financial data.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Strong research, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and developing team members.
- Comfortable working with and presenting to Senior Leadership.
- Office setting.
- Computer-based work.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 15 lbs.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Reliable attendance in the office.
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