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

Highwire
Location
New York, New York, United States
Posted
10 days ago
Department
People
Salary
$100,000 to $125,000
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) or other qualified retirement plan
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 hands-on role requires managing payroll processes, designing benefits programs, and providing actionable workforce insights through analytics. The position involves collaboration with various stakeholders, including finance and external vendors, to ensure compliance and effective communication of programs to employees.

Benefits
  • Salary range of $100,000 to $125,000
  • Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) matching
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible hybrid work model
  • Early log-off on Fridays
Things to weigh
  • The role requires extensive experience with multistate payroll and benefits, which may limit candidates without this specific background.
  • The position involves significant responsibility for compliance and accuracy in payroll and benefits administration, which may be stressful for some.
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond certain states, which could limit opportunities for candidates outside those locations.
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