Payroll and Benefits Manager

ARMStrong Insurance Services is the leading and most trusted name in the world of debt recovery and financial solutions. With a track record of excellence and reliability, we have proudly served businesses across various industries for decades, ensuring efficient B2B collections and tailored debt recovery solutions. As the parent company, ARMStrong is proud to own and operate Brown & Joseph, Paragon, SubroIQ, and NEIS, each a powerhouse in their own right, providing specialized expertise in debt management and financial services.

Brown & Joseph is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Manager as we continue to grow our team!  This role is responsible for managing the entire payroll process and overseeing the implementation of new payroll systems or changes to existing ones. Additionally, you will ensure that accurate and timely payment of employees and the administration of their benefits packages are executed. This position is crucial for employee satisfaction and retention, ensuring that employees are compensated fairly and have access to the benefits they need. 
                              
Job Responsibilities: 
Payroll Responsibilities:

• Processes all payroll for ARMStrong Family of Companies.
• Ensure all supervisors approved timecards by the deadline, follow up as needed.
• Ensures payroll is accurate, including salaries, paid time off, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Enters payroll changes including pay rates, standard hours, and deductions
• Prepares and submits reports as needed. 
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Remits 401k deductions to providers.

Implementation Responsibilities:

• Onboards new companies onto company payroll system.
• Manage project plan, along with vendor contact, to ensure timely enrollment.
• Work with onsite HR/manager of acquired company to set up new shell accurately, including pay practices, PTO, and pay codes.
• With payroll vendor, set up open enrollment in system and launch to employees.

Other Responsibilities:

• Pay and reconcile insurance bills.
• Respond to and coordinate state unemployment and withholding tax accounts.

Job Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• At least 8 years of payroll experience, with at least 3+ years of experience having managed multi-state payrolls in a high-volume environment.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll processes, including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
• Must have excellent people skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Develop strong working relationships throughout the organization at all levels.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities.
• Must be able to effectively manage changes and support impacted areas of the business.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Full benefit package with health, dental, vision, life and disability coverage options
• Generous paid time off policy and 9 paid holidays 
• $90,000 - $100,000 per year (DOE)
• 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting 

We look forward to you joining the team!
 

ARMStrong Insurance Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.