Benefits and Payroll Manager

Swank Motion Pictures, Inc.

Benefits & Payroll Manager at Swank managing payroll processing and employee benefits administration. Ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting organizational growth through effective systems and processes.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and process semi-monthly payroll using UKG Ready, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely wage payments
Ensure compliance with wage laws, tax regulations, and company policies
Manage garnishments, deductions, and tax withholdings
Collaborate with Finance on payroll reporting, audits, and reconciliation
Submit 401(k) uploads and compliance reports promptly
Manage employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, disability, wellness initiatives, and retirement plans
Serve as the primary contact for benefits inquiries, enrollment, and claims resolution
Partner with brokers and providers to assess, recommend, and implement cost-effective benefits
Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA, and other regulations
Lead annual benefits open enrollment, including communication, system setup, and employee education
Oversee new hire benefit enrollment, status changes, and terminations
Conduct monthly audits to ensure benefit carrier accuracy and compliance
Maintain and optimize the HRIS system (UKG Ready) for data integrity and efficiency
Act as system administrator, troubleshooting issues, managing upgrades, and training HR team members
Generate reports, dashboards, and analytics for HR and leadership decision-making
Lead HRIS projects, including system enhancements, upgrades, and integrations
Serve as the liaison between HR, IT, external vendors, and stakeholders
Manage permissions, access, personalization, and data integrity for HRIS
Provide HRIS technical support and conduct system audits for compliance
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws related to benefits, payroll, and HR technology
Conduct quarterly audits of payroll, benefits, and HRIS data for accuracy
Prepare reports and documentation for internal/external audits, payroll tax filings, and benefits compliance
Provide salary reports to the Vice President of Human Resources and ensure regulatory compliance
Oversee new hire orientation and onboarding
Develop employee education programs on payroll, benefits enrollment, and HR system usage
Resolve payroll, benefits, and HRIS-related inquiries professionally and efficiently
Communicate policy updates and ensure employees understand compensation and benefits options
Maintain employee files, including I-9 records and E-Verify processing
Ensure proper document destruction per company guidelines
Plan, assign, monitor, and evaluate HR projects to ensure successful completion
Assist in developing and implementing company policies and procedures, communicating them effectively to employees

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field required
3-5 + years in benefit and payroll administration preferred
2 years of experience with UKG Ready, including payroll processing preferred
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with attention to detail
High proficiency with MS Office Suite, particularly Excel
Ability to maintain confidential information and work in a team environment
Customer service focus and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Experience with the UKG Ready platform is preferred, including HRIS functionality, payroll, performance management, and benefits administration

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingbenefits administrationHRIS functionalitydata integrityauditingreport generationcompliance reportingemployee onboardingsystem enhancementsdata analysis

Soft Skills

communication skillsattention to detailcustomer serviceteamworkproblem-solvingproject managementorganizational skillsconfidentialityleadershiptraining

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Human ResourcesBachelor's degree in Business Administration