Payroll & Benefits Manager

📍 Downtown Phoenix, AZ

🕒 Monday–Friday | In-Office | Business Casual

💰 Competitive Base + Annual Cash Bonus + Stock Awards

🚀 Start Date: ASAP

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Manager to lead payroll operations and benefits administration for a growing, multi-state workforce of 100+ employees.

This role is heavily payroll-focused (approximately 90% payroll / 10% benefits initially) and requires a true payroll professional with depth, precision, and strong internal controls experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, value accuracy and compliance, and want exposure to equity compensation and public-company-level controls — this is an excellent opportunity to make impact.

🌟 Open to relocation candidates and out-of-state rockstars ready to make a move.

What You’ll Be Doing

Payroll Leadership (Primary Focus)

• Process bi-monthly and off-cycle payrolls accurately and on time
• Manage equity vesting events, bonuses, terminations, and adjustments
• Administer multi-state payroll including tax compliance across varying state laws
• Maintain strong internal controls (including SOX compliance and audit readiness)
• Partner with Finance on reconciliations, reporting, and month/quarter-end close
• Oversee payroll data accuracy within HRIS systems
• Continuously improve payroll processes, automation, and system integrations

Benefits & Equity Administration (Secondary Focus)

• Oversee open enrollment and 401(k) administration
• Manage leave programs (FMLA, STD/LTD, parental leave, time-off plans)
• Support equity compensation programs (RSA grants, vesting, forfeitures)

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• Coordinate with benefit vendors and brokerage systems
• Prepare routine and ad hoc payroll and benefits reporting

What We’re Looking For

✔ 7+ years of payroll experience with demonstrated depth and ownership

✔ Multi-state payroll expertise

✔ Experience in a public company environment preferred

✔ Strong understanding of SOX controls and audit requirements

✔ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business or related field

✔ Payroll systems proficiency (Paycor preferred) + advanced Excel skills

✔ Experience administering equity compensation through payroll

✔ Strong communicator and active listener

What Sets You Apart

• Exceptional attention to detail
• High integrity and discretion with sensitive information
• Ability to investigate and resolve complex payroll discrepancies
• Strong cross-functional partnership skills (HR + Finance)
• Process improvement mindset

This is an opportunity to take full ownership of payroll operations in a collaborative, high-accountability environment with meaningful compensation upside.

If you’re a seasoned payroll professional ready for your next leadership step, we’d love to connect.