Payroll & Benefits People Operations Manager

The role

You will own end-to-end payroll and benefits administration. You will also lead benefits redesign, evaluate payroll platforms, and optimize People Operations systems and processes.

What you will do

• Oversee and administer People Operations programs focusing on payroll and benefits administration
• Manage end-to-end payroll operations in ADP and lead future system implementations
• Spearhead the redesign of benefit programs and build partnerships with external brokers
• Manage HR operational vendors, PEO partnerships, and other external partners
• Own employee lifecycle transactions including organizational changes and headcount tracking
• Lead People Operations for onboarding, offboarding, and leaves of absence
• Manage open enrollments and employee benefits education
• Analyze People metrics and operational reporting
• File required annual compliance reports including EEO-1, California Pay Data, OSHA, and workers’ compensation
• Own workers’ compensation administration

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive People Operations or HR Operations experience
• Experience owning multi-state payroll and benefits administration
• Hands-on experience administering ADP or a comparable HRIS and payroll platform
• Proven experience leading HRIS, payroll, and People technology implementations, integrations, and system enhancements
• Experience administering employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability benefits, and 401(k) retirement plans
• Demonstrated experience redesigning benefits offerings and establishing partnerships with external benefits brokers
• Ability to navigate complex, sensitive employee matters with empathy, diplomacy, and grace
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills
• High proficiency in Google Workspace and modern HRIS platforms
• Strong communicator

Nice to have

• Professional certification in Human Resources, Payroll, Benefits, or a related discipline (e.g., SHRM, HRCI, CPP, CEBS)
• ADP Total Source experience

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401(K) with company matching
• Financial Wellness Counseling
• Sunglasses

Before you apply

• No Visa Sponsorship is available
• The hiring process is expected to take 8 weeks
• Process includes an application, form, introductory interview, virtual interviews, and a final assignment and presentation
• Submit a resume
• Submit a drawing of an octopus fighting a pirate

About the company

goodr creates and sells active eyewear. They are a 100% carbon neutral company and a 1% for the Planet member.