PLANET FITNESS
Job Description
Job Title: Payroll and Benefits Manager
Reports to: Director of HR
Status: Full Time / Exempt
Job Summary
The Payroll and Benefits Manager will be responsible for the administration of multi-company/multistate payroll and benefits. The Payroll and Benefits Manager oversees the payroll and benefits in the most cost-effective manner with the highest quality of standards. Due to the nature of the position, this position requires a high level of discretion and the ability to keep information confidential.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Oversee completion of accurate and timely compilation, preparation, and processing of weekly payroll in accordance with state and federal regulations and company policies and procedures for exempt, non-exempt, and bonus structured employees
· Take a leadership role in all benefits/payroll audits including regulatory benefits management; keep all state and federal posters current according to regulations
· Provide guidance, training and support to all employees on payroll and benefits
· Audit payroll and benefit records relating to personnel changes, and communicate changes to employees and benefit broker
· Process garnishment/child/ liens set up and processing and communicate updates necessary to the employee.
· Assist employees regarding benefits claim issues, plan changes and new hire enrollments.
· Coordinate open enrollment sessions with benefit broker team, educate team members about the benefit options that are available
· Negotiates contracts with benefit plan providers, vendors, auditors, and consultants for services, premiums and plan administration
· Identifying opportunities for improvement and drive projects to completion
· Train on New Hire Orientation as it relates to timekeeping practices and system review for the new team members through merger and acquisition activities for thorough understanding with positive change management throughout
· Working in unison with HR on FMLA and state leaves to ensure compliance and accurate processing per laws and policies
· Provide excellent customer service to all external and internal customers and maintain a good working relationship with field and Home Office Personnel
· Other Duties as assigned
Education, Training and Experience:
· Associate Degree in Human Resources or related field.
· 3+ years’ experience in multi-unit/multi-state payroll processing · 3+ years’ experience of payroll processing for 500+ employees
· Understanding and proven track record of applying payroll processes, timekeeping, garnishments and benefit administration
· Ability to create relationships and liaise with both internal and external customers for benefit and payroll administration.
· Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
· Maintain composure during difficult situations and during high volume work periods
<p style="font-size: 8pt;"><em>Employees at a franchise location are employed by the Franchisee and are not employees of PFHQ (the Franchisor). PFHQ neither dictates nor controls labor or employment matters for franchisees or their employees, and does not retain any reserved authority to control the terms and conditions of employment for franchisees or their employees. Each franchisee is responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state and federal law.</em></p>