Payroll and Benefits Manager

9amHealth

Payroll and Benefits Manager managing end-to-end payroll for a remote healthcare startup. Ensuring compliance and leading benefits programs as part of the employee lifecycle.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end payroll processing, benefits administration, and compliance with payroll regulations. Proven ability to manage multi-state payroll and coordinate open enrollment while effectively communicating complex benefits information to employees.

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Multi-State Payroll ProcessingPayroll Regulations KnowledgeBenefits Administration ExperiencePayroll Platforms ExperienceCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingBenefits AdministrationTax CompliancePayroll RegulationsW-2 ProcessingACA ReportingVendor ManagementOpen Enrollment PlanningPayroll ReconciliationHeadcount Reporting

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

RipplingGustoADPPaylocity

Industry Keywords

ERISAACACOBRAFMLA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end payroll: Process multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule. Manage payroll changes, off-cycle runs, and year-end processes including W-2s and ACA reporting.
Administer benefits programs: Manage day-to-day administration of health, dental, vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, and other employee benefit programs. Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions.
Lead open enrollment: Plan and execute annual open enrollment, including vendor coordination, employee communications, and system configuration. Evaluate current offerings and bring recommendations to leadership.
Ensure compliance: Stay current on federal and state payroll and benefits regulations. Manage filings, audits, and reporting requirements across all jurisdictions where we have employees.
Partner with Finance and People: Work closely with Finance on payroll reconciliation, headcount reporting, and budgeting. Support People on new hire onboarding, leave management, and offboarding.
Manage vendors and systems: Own relationships with our payroll provider and benefits brokers. Evaluate tools and processes continuously and drive improvements as the company scales.
Support international employees: Coordinate with our Austria-based team and external advisors on international payroll and benefits, ensuring consistency and compliance across geographies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of payroll and benefits administration experience, with at least 2 years in a standalone or lead role.
Experience processing multi-state payroll for a US-based company with 150+ employees.
Deep knowledge of payroll regulations, tax compliance, and benefits law (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, etc.).
Hands-on experience with payroll platforms such as Rippling, Gusto, ADP, or Paylocity.
Strong benefits administration experience, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and supplemental programs.
High attention to detail and a track record of running clean, accurate payroll processes.
Comfortable working cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and People teams.
Strong communicator who can explain complex benefits information clearly to employees at all levels.