Senior Payroll and Benefits Partner

First Stop Health

Senior Payroll & Benefits Partner at First Stop Health handling payroll and benefits administration. Develop operational excellence and partnerships in a fully remote work setting.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end payroll administration, benefits management, and compliance, with a strong focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement. Proven ability to manage multi-state payroll and benefits operations while fostering cross-functional partnerships and leveraging technology for efficiency.

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Payroll AdministrationBenefits ManagementOperational ExcellenceCross-Functional PartnershipProject Management

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingTax CoordinationFMLA AdministrationLeave Program ManagementSOP DocumentationData AnalysisBudgeting SupportCompliance ReportingOperational ReportingAutomation Implementation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCustomer FocusSound JudgmentDiscretion with Confidential InformationContinuous Improvement Mindset

Tools & Technologies

HR Technology PlatformsPayroll SoftwareData Analytics ToolsVendor Management SystemsFinancial Reporting Tools

Industry Keywords

Multi-State OrganizationOperational Risk ReductionEmployee EducationOpen Enrollment CoordinationVendor Relationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

own end-to-end payroll administration and processing
ensure payroll accuracy, reconciliations, tax coordination, reporting, and year-end activities
identify opportunities to improve payroll efficiency and reduce operational risk
own day-to-day administration of benefit programs
coordinate open enrollment, life events, vendor relationships, employee education, and benefit deductions
administer FMLA, state leave programs, ADA coordination, paid leave programs, and vendor relationships
build a trusted partnership with Finance to ensure payroll accuracy, reconciliations, budgeting support, audits, and financial reporting
manage relationships with payroll providers, benefits brokers, carriers, leave administrators, and other vendors
continuously improve workflows, standardize processes, document SOPs, reduce manual work, and leverage technology
partner closely with Finance, IT, Compliance, Legal, Security, Data & Analytics, and business leaders
produce payroll, benefits, compliance, workforce, and operational reporting to support informed business decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

operational excellence and ownership mindset
sound judgment and discretion with confidential information
strong cross-functional partnership skills
continuous improvement and systems thinking
excellent communication and customer focus
project management and analytical capabilities
experience independently managing payroll and benefits operations in a multi-state organization
strong partnership experience with Finance
experience administering leave programs and HR technology platforms
experience improving operational processes through automation and technology