Payroll and Benefits Manager - BMS

Description

• Collaborate with Human Resources, Finance, and Operations to maintain accurate employee status changes including hires, terminations, leaves of absence, and transfers.
• Support annual audits, compliance reporting, and financial reconciliations related to payroll and benefits administration.
• Review, reconcile, and audit payroll registers, benefit invoices, and carrier eligibility reports to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee and manage the bi-weekly payroll processing for 2,800+ union employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll and benefits efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities.
• Manage updates and configurations within the WinTeam payroll and HRIS systems, ensuring employee data accuracy and proper scheduling of deductions and benefits.
• Interpret and apply provisions of multiple collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) to ensure proper pay rates, benefit deductions, and related adjustments.
• Serve as a key liaison with union representatives, benefit consultants, and third-party administrators, resolving payroll and benefit discrepancies promptly and professionally.
• Administer union benefit programs, including health, welfare, and pension plans; ensure accurate eligibility, enrollment, and data transmission to benefit carriers and union funds.

Requirements

• High level of attention to detail, confidentiality, and accuracy.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive payroll and benefits experience, including union payroll management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale, multi-union payroll operations with complex collective bargaining agreement requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and related software applications.
• Strong technical knowledge of WinTeam payroll and HR systems required; experience with other HRIS or payroll systems a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• SHRM-CP, CEBS, or CPP certification preferred.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance