Manager of Payroll and Benefits

-Clio
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Summary:
The Team:
Our Payroll and Benefits team is a high performing team that cares a lot about the employee experience. We work hard, play for keeps, and dedicate ourselves to making sure we thrive as we scale. You will be joining a high performing and hard-working team that values having fun at work. Your position will be an integral part of the leadership of this team.

Who you are:
Our Manager of Payroll and Benefits role is for someone who is highly organized and detail-oriented. They have the responsibility of handling payroll processing, managing benefits programs, and ensuring compliance with regulations. It's crucial to have a keen eye for detail and the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment.

They will be working closely with both employees and external vendors, so being able to effectively communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner is essential.

Being a problem solver is another key quality for this role. Payroll and benefits can sometimes be complex, and unexpected issues may arise. You’ll need to be able to think on their feet, find creative solutions, and handle any challenges that come their way with a positive attitude.

Lastly, a Payroll and Benefits Manager needs to be a team player and have a genuine passion for helping others. This role involves working closely with employees to address their payroll and benefits needs, so having a friendly and approachable demeanor is crucial.

What you’ll work on:
Payroll Responsibilities- Shape the vision, strategic direction, and tactical roadmap for the Payroll function at Clio;- Oversee the operations of the Payroll team, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the team's goals and objectives;- Hire, develop, and manage a team of Payroll and Benefits professionals;- Oversee a documented system of payroll policies and procedures;- Oversee compliance and timely reporting of all payroll and payroll taxes;- Works closely with Director of Payroll and Compensation Manager to ensure a unified Total Rewards experience for all employees;- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies;-
- Represent Payroll on the Finance and People Operation Teams and, as needed, in front of the Clio Executive team.

Benefits Responsibilities- Developing, delivering and administering benefits programs to enhance Clio’s Total Compensation strategy to competitively attract and retain top talent;- Managing full-cycle administration of benefits, including liaison with benefit brokers and insurers, leading the annual re-enrollment process, and maintaining benefit records and policies- Improve and maintain an efficient, well thought out, informative leave of absence program for employees- Overseeing short-term and long-term disability management and workers compensation claims and records- Ensuring all leaves of absence programs are clearly defined and follow local legislation- Acting as the point of contact for benefits, and leaves of absence to ensure a positive employee experience-
- Managing that our Benefits premiums are recorded, taxed and reconciled in our Payroll software correctly- Managing employee education for benefits and retirement/savings programs- Manage Benefits in the new HRIS to ensure records are entered and correct in the system- Supporting the Director of Payroll and Compensation Manager with Survey Studies on Compensation & Benefits, where needed- Keeping up to date with industry trends and best practices in the rewards and benefits space

What you may have:
- 2-3 years of people management experience- Experience working with Workday- PCP designation- Ability to work on routine and non-routine tasks and project work- Ability to problem solve and make recommendations for decisions- Advanced knowledge of excel and the use of formulas- Ability to teach and knowledge transfer to the Payroll team

Serious bonus points if you have:
- CPM designation

Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging and Equity (DIBE) & Accessibility

Our team shows up as their authentic selves, and are united by our mission. We are dedicated to
- diversity, equity and inclusion

Clio provides accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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