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Senior Manager, People Operations (Payroll, Benefits & Analytics)

Highwire
Location
Connecticut, United States; Florida, United States; Georgia, United States; Iowa, United States; Kansas, United States; Michigan, United States; New Hampshire, United States; North Carolina, United States; Ohio, United States; Oregon, United States; Pennsylvania, United States; Rhode Island, United States; South Carolina, United States; Tennessee, United States; Texas, United States; Virginia, United States
Posted
19 days ago
Department
People
Salary
$90,000 to $110,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • At least seven years of progressive experience across multistate payroll, payroll tax, benefits, leave administration, HR systems, people analytics and People–Finance operations
  • Direct, hands-on experience processing and administering multistate payroll through Rippling
  • Experience managing a payroll-provider relationship
  • Deep knowledge of multistate payroll and payroll tax requirements
  • Demonstrated experience leading benefits plan design, renewals, financial analysis, administration, compliance and employee communication
  • Hands-on experience administering a 401(k) plan and executing annual plan audits
Nice to have
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification
  • Experience working in a professional services, agency, private equity-backed or similarly fast-paced, distributed organization
  • Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions
  • Experience evaluating or administering self-funded or level-funded health plans
  • Experience leading payroll, benefits, HRIS or vendor implementations.
What the job really is

The Senior Manager, People Operations at Highwire is responsible for overseeing payroll, benefits, and people analytics for a multistate workforce. This role involves managing payroll administration, benefits strategy, compliance, and leave-of-absence processes while providing insights through data analytics. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure accurate and compliant operations that enhance employee understanding and engagement with their benefits.

Benefits
  • Salary range of $90,000 to $110,000
  • Competitive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) matching
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible hybrid work model
  • Early log-off on Fridays through Empower Hours program
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility for all states, only certain states are eligible
  • The role requires deep technical expertise and may involve complex problem-solving
  • High level of responsibility across multiple critical areas may lead to a demanding workload
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