<p>We are looking for a Benefits & Leave Manager to support a long-term contract opportunity in Westborough, Massachusetts. This role will guide benefit program strategy and day-to-day administration across U.S. offerings while helping ensure plans remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with workforce needs. The position also plays a key part in leave management across North America, partnering with vendors and internal teams to improve the employee experience and respond to changing regulations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Shape and carry out benefit program strategies that support organizational goals, employee priorities, and external market practices.</p><p>• Administer U.S. health and welfare offerings, including medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, voluntary plans, and employee assistance resources.</p><p>• Oversee retirement benefit administration, including 401(k) plans, and support governance activities tied to those programs.</p><p>• Review industry trends and utilization data to identify opportunities for program improvements and cost-effective enhancements.</p><p>• Contribute to annual benefits planning by assisting with forecasting, budgeting, and longer-range program design decisions.</p><p>• Support benefit-related due diligence and integration activities connected to acquisitions, mergers, or other business changes.</p><p>• Lead administration of North America leave programs, including family and medical leave, workplace accommodations, short-term and long-term disability, and statutory or protected leave requirements.</p><p>• Promote consistent leave practices across multiple jurisdictions while working closely with external providers and internal partners to simplify processes for employees.</p><p>• Track legal and regulatory updates affecting benefits and leave programs, and implement required changes to maintain compliance.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a Contract position based in Waltham, Massachusetts. This role will guide accurate and compliant payroll delivery across a diverse employee population while strengthening processes, systems, and team capability. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, deep multi-state payroll expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct full-cycle payroll administration across multiple states for hourly, salaried, union, and non-union</p><p>• Supervise, mentor, and develop payroll staff while building team versatility through training and shared knowledge.</p><p>• Safeguard payroll accuracy by enforcing tax requirements, wage and hour regulations, collective bargaining obligations, and internal standards.</p><p>• Oversee payroll tax activities, including filings, account reconciliations, year-end processing, and required government reporting.</p><p>• Maintain strong payroll controls, organized documentation, and readiness for internal and external audit reviews.</p><p>• Work closely with Finance to resolve General Ledger items, investigate variances, and support month-end and period-end close activities.</p><p>• Administer payroll platforms, HRIS and timekeeping integrations, vendor relationships, and system enhancement efforts, including automation and implementation support.</p><p>• Partner with cross functional teams to address payroll impacts, improve service delivery, and resolve employee issues.</p><p>• Track payroll performance, identify process improvement opportunities, and implement operational changes that increase efficiency and accuracy.</p>