Director, Payroll, Benefits & HR Systems
hace 19 horas
Basking Ridge
Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION Director, Payroll, Benefits & HR Systems DEPARTMENT Human Resources REPORTS TO Chief HR Officer LOCATION Basking Ridge, NJ (Hybrid) Waltham, MA (Hybrid) DIRECT REPORTS Minimum 4 The Opportunity We’re looking for a dynamic, hands-on leader who gets energized by building things from the ground up and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves. As our Director of Payroll, Benefits & HR Systems, you’ll own the full employee lifecycle from an operational standpoint—payroll processing, benefits administration, and HRIS management—across locations in the US. This isn’t a “set it and forget it” role. You’ll be joining a PE-backed, high-growth reproductive medicine organization with 2,300+ employees and an aggressive acquisition strategy. You’ll bring order to complexity, optimize our ADP Workforce Now platform, and build a team that delivers an exceptional employee experience at every touchpoint. If you love the intersection of people operations and systems, thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, and believe that payroll accuracy and benefits excellence are acts of respect for every team member—we want to hear from you. What You’ll Do Payroll Operations • Own end-to-end payroll for 2,300+ employees across multiple states, ensuring 100% accuracy and on-time delivery every cycle., • Drive payroll compliance across all jurisdictions, proactively addressing wage and hour regulations, tax filings, and multi-state/multi-country complexities., • Lead payroll integration for newly acquired practices, standing up new pay groups, mapping compensation structures, and ensuring seamless first-day-pay experiences., • Oversee the full benefits lifecycle: open enrollment, carrier management, plan design, COBRA, ACA compliance, leave administration, and 401(k) operations., • Partner with brokers and carriers to evaluate plan performance, negotiate renewals, and develop creative strategies to manage cost while maximizing employee value., • Standardize benefits offerings across acquired entities, managing complex carrier transitions and harmonizing plans on a clear timeline., • Serve as the system owner and subject matter expert for ADP Workforce Now across all modules: employee records, payroll, benefits, onboarding, recruiting, time & attendance, and reporting., • Optimize system configuration to support business needs, building custom reports, dashboards, and workflows that give leaders real-time visibility into workforce data., • Drive data integrity and establish governance protocols for employee records, ensuring compliance with audit and regulatory requirements., • Lead, coach, and develop a team of 4: two Benefits Administrators, a Payroll Manager, and a Payroll Specialist., • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and service excellence —your team should feel empowered to solve problems and proud of the work they do., • Build scalable processes and documentation so operations can grow with the organization., • Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Compliance, and clinical leadership. What You Bring • 5–7+ years of progressive experience in payroll, benefits administration, and HRIS management, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership role managing direct reports., • Deep expertise with ADP Workforce Now (or comparable ADP platform) across multiple modules—you’re the person people call when something breaks., • Multi-state and multi-jurisdictional payroll experience required; Canadian payroll experience is a strong plus., • Proven track record in M&A integration —you’ve migrated payroll, benefits, and employee data for acquired entities and lived to tell the tale., • Strong command of benefits compliance: ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA, and state-specific leave laws., • Experience in healthcare is a strong plus; reproductive medicine or fertility clinic experience is highly preferred., • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Accounting, or related field; CPP, CEBS, PHR/SPHR, or SHRM-CP/SCP certifications are a plus., • You are energetic, solutions-oriented, and comfortable operating at both the strategic and tactical level—you can present to executives in the morning and troubleshoot a payroll discrepancy in the afternoon. Compensation & Benefits Base Salary Range $135,000 – $150,000 annually, commensurate with experience Bonus Eligibility Annual performance bonus (target 10-20%) Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental & vision; 401(k) with match; generous PTO; fertility benefits; tuition reimbursement Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Why Join Us? • Be part of a mission-driven organization helping individuals and families build the families of their dreams., • Join at a pivotal growth stage where your contributions will have outsized impact., • Work alongside a CHRO who leads with love, accountability, and a deep commitment to doing right by team members, • Build and shape a department—not just maintain one., • Competitive compensation and benefits Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.