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JCW Group · 1 day ago

People Operations Manager (Payroll & Benefits)

Greater Phoenix Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

JCW Group is seeking a highly detail-oriented Payroll & Benefits Manager to lead end-to-end payroll and benefits administration for a growing, multi-state workforce. This role is responsible for bi-monthly and off-cycle payrolls, ensuring compliance and accuracy, while also administering benefits programs and maintaining strong internal controls.

Human ResourcesRecruitingStaffing Agency

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Andrew Patterson

Responsibilities

Own bi-monthly and off-cycle payroll processing, including equity vesting events, bonuses, adjustments, and terminations, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple states

Maintain and enhance payroll and benefits internal controls, including SOX requirements, reconciliations, system access reviews, and audit support

Partner with Finance and HR on payroll reporting, account reconciliations, audits, and cross-functional initiatives

Administer benefits programs, including open enrollment, 401(k) activities, leave programs, and coordination of equity compensation (RSAs)

Qualification

Payroll administrationBenefits administrationSOX compliancePayroll systemsAdvanced Excel

Required

7+ years of experience in payroll and benefits administration, including multi-state payroll and regulatory compliance

Strong knowledge of SOX controls, audits, payroll reconciliations, and internal control frameworks

Proficiency with payroll systems (Paycor preferred), advanced Excel skills, and experience administering equity compensation through payroll and brokerage platforms