Payroll Manager

Company Overview:

Work for a company that is truly making the world a happier place, one smile at a time! At Benevis, we create over a million smiles a year in the communities we serve and believe that every person deserves access to quality, affordable dental care. This mission drives everything we do. With over 2,000 employees in offices across the country from clinical to support staff - we are united in our mission to create happy, healthy smiles through providing high quality dental care in a fun, compassionate environment. Are you ready to join us in creating our next million smiles? We have JUST the opportunity for you.

Job Summary:

The Benevis Payroll Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the payroll function, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly, incentive, and off-cycle payrolls. This leadership role is responsible for developing and maintaining multi-state payroll policies, processes, and controls that support accurate wage, deduction, and tax obligations while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and reporting requirements. 

Core Responsibilities: 

• Partner with company leaders to ensure timekeeping and timecard processes are accurate and completed on time. 

• Create and implement payroll policies and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy. 

• Partner closely with HR, Accounting, and Finance to coordinate payroll-related activities, including team member changes, general ledger reporting, benefit and deduction administration, and payroll reconciliations. 

• Configure and maintain payroll systems, recommend enhancements, and ensure payroll processes within the system are accurate, efficient, and well controlled. 

• Prepare payroll reports and analysis for company leaders and internal partners to support payroll administration, budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making. 

• Provide a high level of customer service by responding promptly to team members regarding payroll, taxes, and deductions while maintaining confidentiality. 

• Hire, train, and provide day-to-day leadership to the payroll team, including coaching, mentoring, and performance support to achieve high standards of accuracy and service. 

• Ensure payroll records are accurate, complete, and maintained in accordance with company standards and recordkeeping requirements. 

• Analyze payroll metrics and trends and provide reporting to leadership. 

• Support year-end activities, including W-2s and 1099 processing.  

Compliance and Regulatory Oversight 

• Conduct regular audits of payroll processes, records, and related controls to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations. 

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, including tax reporting, wage and hour requirements, and other payroll-related obligations. 

• Stay updated on changes in tax laws, labor laws, and other regulations affecting payroll.  

• Serve as the primary liaison for payroll-related audits and work collaboratively with internal and external auditors to provide required documentation and support. 

• Educational Background: A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, accounting, or a related field. 

• Certified Payroll professional (CPP) certification preferred.  

• Experience: Minimum of five years of progressive payroll experience, including payroll administration, compliance, reporting, and team leadership. 

• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with payroll software (ADP preferred) and Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting. 

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret data and resolve discrepancies. 

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with team members and key stakeholders. 

• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, tax requirements, and compliance standards. 

We Offer:

•  Competitive compensation
•  Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, company holidays and much more!
  
  
  
  We value teamwork, mutual respect and cooperation. We do not practice unlawful discrimination, including harassment or tolerate it in our workplace. What do we mean by discrimination? We mean that we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.