Payroll and Benefits Manager

Compass Business Solutions

Washington, District of Columbia

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$110,000–$130,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Administrative Skills, Bookkeeping, Business Administration, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Corporate Policies, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Employee Benefits, Finance, HRIS/HRMS, Health Insurance, High Net Worth, Human Resources, Insurance, Interviewing Skills, Intuit Quickbooks, Maintain Compliance, Multitasking, Onboarding, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Payroll Administration, Payroll Management, Payroll Software/Services, Payroll Tax, People Management, Record Keeping, Records Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Retail, Retirement Plan, Systems Maintenance, Time Management, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Washington, District of Columbia
POSTED
18 days ago
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Payroll and Benefits Manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of payroll, employee benefits, onboarding, and offboarding processes for an exclusive, private members-only club serving ultra-high-net-worth clientele.

Position Overview
The Payroll and Benefits Manager serves as a key point of contact for employees regarding payroll and benefits-related matters while ensuring accuracy, compliance, confidentiality, and an exceptional employee experience. This role will also support HR operations and provide administrative support to accounting and finance functions in a fast-paced, professional environment.The ideal candidate is proactive, service-oriented, and able to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Please Note: We are actively accepting applications for this position; however, the anticipated start date for this role is August 2026. We encourage interested candidates to apply early for consideration as the search progresses.

Principal (Essential) Duties
  • Process payroll accurately and timely, including employee wage changes, bonuses, deductions, reimbursements, and payroll reporting.
  • Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and company policies.
  • Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, dental, vision, retirement plans, and related enrollments or changes.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll and benefits questions while providing excellent internal support.
  • Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, including employment documentation, system updates, benefits administration, and orientation support.
  • Support recruiting and hiring efforts by assisting with interview coordination, candidate communications, and new hire processes.
  • Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data related to payroll, benefits, onboarding, and compliance requirements.
  • Coordinate with external vendors and providers, including payroll processors, insurance brokers, retirement plan administrators, and background screening partners.
  • Assist with compliance reporting, audits, and preparation of payroll, tax, and benefits-related documentation as needed.
  • Provide administrative and accounting support, including invoice review, discrepancy resolution, and maintaining organized payroll and AP records.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll administration, benefits administration, human resources, or a related administrative role.
  • Experience processing payroll and supporting employee benefits programs required.
  • Experience with onboarding and offboarding processes, employee records management, and HRIS/payroll systems required.
  • Basic accounting or bookkeeping knowledge and experience supporting finance or accounting functions preferred.
  • Experience in high-end hospitality, luxury retail, ultra-high net worth family office, or private club environment highly preferred.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience in QuickBooks, Toast, and Ramp preferred.

The base salary pay range for this role is $110,000-$130,000, depending on relevant experience and qualifications. 

About the Company

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