Our client in the Lower Fairfield, CT area has an opening in for an Interim Payroll & Benefits Manager. The Interim Payroll & Benefits Manager will oversee payroll operations and employee benefits administration for a multi-state and Canadian workforce. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in payroll systems, compliance, and benefits management, ensuring smooth processes and regulatory adherence. Responsibilities:• Manage the full payroll cycle, including bi-weekly and special payrolls for U.S. employees across multiple states and semi-monthly payrolls for Canadian employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.• Register employees for appropriate state programs, oversee tax filings, and ensure timely remittance of amounts due.• Administer special payments such as severance, sign-on bonuses, and commissions, while maintaining accurate records and documentation.• Prepare payroll reports to support audits, financial projections, HR reviews, and compliance requirements.• Coordinate payroll functions related to leave, accruals, unemployment claims, and dispute resolution.• Maintain and update payroll systems to ensure accurate recordkeeping and reporting.• Collaborate with the Finance team to address payroll issues and ensure compliance with regulations.• Oversee benefits administration, including health, welfare, and retirement plans, while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and company policies.• Guide new employees through onboarding processes, including payroll and benefits enrollment, I-9 verification via E-Verify, and document collection.• Manage 401(k) administration, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies, and provide advice to employees regarding benefits programs. If you are interested in this Interim Payroll & Benefits Manager opening, please email your resume in a Word format to joseph.colagiacomo@roberthalf with the subject line: "Payroll & Benefits Manager"

• Minimum of 7 years of experience managing multi-state payroll and benefits administration.• Extensive knowledge and proficiency in ADP Workforce Now.• Familiarity with NetSuite is advantageous.• Strong understanding of multi-jurisdiction federal, state, and local payroll and benefits regulations.• Expertise in human resources principles and practices.• Excellent communication skills for explaining benefits and 401(k) plans to employees.• Proven analytical skills in creating audit reports, metrics, and tracking mechanisms.• Ability to build trusting relationships across all organizational levels, demonstrating attention to detail and adaptability.

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Stamford, CT
onsite
Temporary
45.00 - 55.00 USD / Hourly
Our client in the Lower Fairfield, CT area has an opening in for an Interim Payroll & Benefits Manager. The Interim Payroll & Benefits Manager will oversee payroll operations and employee benefits administration for a multi-state and Canadian workforce. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in payroll systems, compliance, and benefits management, ensuring smooth processes and regulatory adherence. Responsibilities:• Manage the full payroll cycle, including bi-weekly and special payrolls for U.S. employees across multiple states and semi-monthly payrolls for Canadian employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.• Register employees for appropriate state programs, oversee tax filings, and ensure timely remittance of amounts due.• Administer special payments such as severance, sign-on bonuses, and commissions, while maintaining accurate records and documentation.• Prepare payroll reports to support audits, financial projections, HR reviews, and compliance requirements.• Coordinate payroll functions related to leave, accruals, unemployment claims, and dispute resolution.• Maintain and update payroll systems to ensure accurate recordkeeping and reporting.• Collaborate with the Finance team to address payroll issues and ensure compliance with regulations.• Oversee benefits administration, including health, welfare, and retirement plans, while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and company policies.• Guide new employees through onboarding processes, including payroll and benefits enrollment, I-9 verification via E-Verify, and document collection.• Manage 401(k) administration, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies, and provide advice to employees regarding benefits programs. If you are interested in this Interim Payroll & Benefits Manager opening, please email your resume in a Word format to joseph.colagiacomo@roberthalf with the subject line: "Payroll & Benefits Manager"
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