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Payroll & Benefits Manager

Payroll & Benefits Manager

Riser Fitness, LLCCosta Mesa, CA, US
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Payroll & Benefits Manager Position Type :

  • Temp to Perm Salary : $90,000-105,000 Location : Corporate Office Reports To : Chief People Officer ABOUT US : Be a part of the growing boutique fitness industry and join our Studio Team!
  • Interact directly with members and prospective members and help them on their fitness journey while you connect and contribute to our studio community in this fun, high-energy and service-focused environment!  With over 100 locations, Riser Fitness is one of the nation's largest multi-unit developers of the Club Pilates franchise system as well as one of the longest operating franchisees in the country.

SUMMARY :

  • The Payroll & Benefits Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring Riser Fitness delivers a seamless and compliant payroll and benefits experience to its team members.
  • This leader is responsible for overseeing accurate and timely payroll operations, administering employee benefits, and ensuring full compliance with federal, state, local, and international regulations.
  • In close partnership with the HRIS Manager and cross-functional stakeholders, the Payroll & Benefits Manager will drive process improvements, strengthen compliance, and enhance employee trust in payroll and benefits administration.

    • RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Manage end-to-end payroll processing for bi-weekly and semi-monthly cycles across multiple states and jurisdictions, ensuring 100% accuracy and timeliness.
  • Ensure adherence to all federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, including overtime, minimum wage, time & attendance, and final pay requirements.
  • Administer complex payroll transactions such as garnishments, deductions, commissions, and bonus payments with precision.
  • Maintain accurate payroll records and generate timely payroll, tax, and compliance reports for leadership.
  • Oversee employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and ancillary benefits.
  • Manage enrollment, life event changes, and terminations in alignment with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
  • Partner with the HRIS Manager to ensure seamless integration of benefits data across systems.
  • Support annual open enrollment, benefits communication, and vendor partnerships.
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Operations to ensure alignment of payroll and benefits with organizational policies and financial objectives.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll and benefits inquiries, providing excellent support and education to employees.
  • Develop and deliver training sessions to leaders and employees as payroll and benefits regulations evolve.
  • Monitor and interpret regulatory changes in payroll and benefits, proactively updating processes to maintain compliance.
  • Identify process gaps and recommend automation or system enhancements to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
  • Maintain confidentiality and ensure proper controls are in place to safeguard sensitive employee data.

    • REQUIREMENTS :

  • Experience & Background
  • 4+ years of multi-state, multi-unit payroll processing experience, with deep knowledge of wage and hour regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Demonstrated success managing payroll in fast-paced, high-volume environments (fitness, retail, hospitality, or similar industries strongly preferred).
  • Experience with sales commissions, incentive pay structures, and complex bonus administration.
  • International payroll experience strongly preferred (Mexico and Australia exposure highly valued).

    • Technical Expertise

  • Proficiency with HRIS and payroll platforms (e.g., Paycom, ADP, Workday, or equivalent).
  • Strong skills in Excel and reporting / analytics (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data reconciliations).
  • Familiarity with EDI / 360 file feeds for benefits carriers, COBRA, and 401(k) vendors.
  • Working knowledge of general ledger mapping and payroll accounting principles highly preferred Compliance & Risk Management
  • Strong understanding of ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FLSA, and multi-state tax compliance (federal, state, and local).
  • Ability to interpret and apply regulatory changes to payroll and benefits processes in real time.
  • Familiarity with international compliance frameworks such as Mexico IMSS / INFONAVIT and Australian Superannuation.
  • Experience leading payroll / benefits audits and ensuring robust internal controls.
  • Leadership & Project Management
  • Proven ability to manage payroll and benefits vendors, brokers, and external partners.
  • Strong project management skills to lead open enrollment, system upgrades, and payroll migrations.
  • Experience creating and delivering trainings for employees and managers on payroll / benefits updates.
  • Ability to partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Operations leaders to align on priorities.
  • Core Skills & Competencies
  • Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across a dispersed workforce.
  • Analytical mindset with ability to solve complex payroll and compliance challenges.
  • Commitment to confidentiality, data integrity, and a people-first mindset in payroll / benefits administration.   Powered by JazzHR
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