Payroll and Benefits Manager

Payroll and Benefits Manager

Atlas Technica, a company that has seen a remarkable 100% year-over-year growth since its inception in 2016, is on a mission to provide IT management, user support, and cybersecurity for our clients, including hedge funds and other investment firms. Our unwavering commitment to service has been the key to our success.

At Atlas Technica, we hold our core values of ownership, execution, growth, intelligence, and camaraderie in high regard. We seek individuals who share these values and thrive in an environment that prioritizes customer service. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and great perks to our global team, and we are committed to fostering a professional yet friendly environment that promotes professional and career development. If this sounds like the workplace you'd thrive in, we encourage you to join Atlas Technica.

As a Payroll and Benefits Manager, you will be crucial in supporting and overseeing payroll and benefits operations across the US & UK, with additional coordination for smaller international locations. This role ensures accurate and compliant processing of payroll and benefits, assists with reconciliations, and supports employees and managers with payroll- and benefits-related inquiries. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and hands-on, with strong U.S. payroll expertise, working knowledge of U.K. payroll and pension administration, and the ability to manage day-to-day processes in a fast-moving, global environment.

Responsibilities :

• Own, process, and oversee payrolls for all employees in the US and UK, as well as international contractors. Coordinate with vendors managing payroll in Hong Kong, Singapore, and other global regions.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for US and UK employees, including pay, taxes, deductions, and benefits contributions; reconcile payroll and funding reports with Finance and external vendors.
• Partner with managers to ensure timely submission of timesheets, overtime approvals, and job changes for payroll.
• Independently research and resolve payroll discrepancies; identify and recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain compliance with US federal / state and UK tax, labor, and pension regulations; track and recommend updates to maintain compliance.
• Document and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for payroll and benefits workflows.
• Oversee annual payroll and benefits compliance activities, including non-discrimination testing, audit support, and bonus payouts.
• Maintain accurate payroll and benefits documentation to support audits and SOC 2 controls.
• Liaise confidently with payroll vendors and benefits brokers to resolve discrepancies and ensure data integrity across systems.
• Communicate benefits information and support employee inquiries with clarity and empathy.
• Support ad-hoc projects such as system updates, benefits renewals, and payroll reconciliations.
• All other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the People Ops Manager and global leadership team.

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Atlas Technica is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.