Payroll & Benefits Manager

Payroll & Benefits Manager

Position Type : Temp to Perm

Salary : $90,000-105,000

Location : Corporate Office

Reports To : Chief People Officer

ABOUT US :

Be a part of the growing boutique fitness industry and join our Studio Team! Interact directly with members and prospective members and help them on their fitness journey while you connect and contribute to our studio community in this fun, high-energy and service-focused environment!

With over 100 locations, Riser Fitness is one of the nation's largest multi-unit developers of the Club Pilates franchise system as well as one of the longest operating franchisees in the country.

SUMMARY :

The Payroll & Benefits Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring Riser Fitness delivers a seamless and compliant payroll and benefits experience to its team members. This leader is responsible for overseeing accurate and timely payroll operations, administering employee benefits, and ensuring full compliance with federal, state, local, and international regulations.

In close partnership with the HRIS Manager and cross-functional stakeholders, the Payroll & Benefits Manager will drive process improvements, strengthen compliance, and enhance employee trust in payroll and benefits administration.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for bi-weekly and semi-monthly cycles across multiple states and jurisdictions, ensuring 100% accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure adherence to all federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, including overtime, minimum wage, time & attendance, and final pay requirements.
• Administer complex payroll transactions such as garnishments, deductions, commissions, and bonus payments with precision.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and generate timely payroll, tax, and compliance reports for leadership.
• Oversee employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and ancillary benefits.
• Manage enrollment, life event changes, and terminations in alignment with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Partner with the HRIS Manager to ensure seamless integration of benefits data across systems.
• Support annual open enrollment, benefits communication, and vendor partnerships.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Operations to ensure alignment of payroll and benefits with organizational policies and financial objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll and benefits inquiries, providing excellent support and education to employees.
• Develop and deliver training sessions to leaders and employees as payroll and benefits regulations evolve.
• Monitor and interpret regulatory changes in payroll and benefits, proactively updating processes to maintain compliance.
• Identify process gaps and recommend automation or system enhancements to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure proper controls are in place to safeguard sensitive employee data.

REQUIREMENTS :

Experience & Background

Technical Expertise

Compliance & Risk Management

Leadership & Project Management

Core Skills & Competencies