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10470 Deer Trail Drive, Houston, Texas, United States, 77038. 5400 International Trade Drive, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23231
Full time
Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.
As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.
About the job
We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Payroll & Benefits Manager to provide oversight and leadership across payroll and benefits operations. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in partnership with internal teams and external vendors. The ideal candidate will lead a team of Payroll and Benefits professionals, manage relationships, guide process improvements, and ultimately serve as a subject matter expert in all areas.
Currently, this is a hybrid opportunity located in Houston, TX or Richmond, VA
As a part of the team, you will:
Payroll Oversight
Provide strategic oversight of payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Supervise payroll team and external payroll partners to ensure proper processing of new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, bonuses, and deductions
Partner with Finance to reconcile payroll transactions, support journal entries, and assist with budget planning
Oversee payroll-related compliance activities including tax filings, W-2 reconciliations, and audit documentation.
Maintain and update payroll policies, procedures, and training materials
Support compensation analysis and ensure proper mapping of time and attendance data
Benefits Program Management
Manage the setup, structure, and strategy of employee benefit programs including health, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, COBRA, 401K, and wellness initiatives, including annual updates to summary plan documents
Lead Annual Enrollment and coordinate plan renewals and system updates
Maintain vendor and third-party administrator relationships, ensuring accurate invoicing, data integrity, and timely issue resolution
Ensure vendors/third-party administrators are equipped and responsive to employee inquiries
Oversee leave management programs (FMLA, STD, LTD, etc.) and ensure compliance with applicable laws
Assist Regional Total Rewards Manager in strengthening the benefits strategy, with you implementing and executing it
Compliance & Reporting
Ensure compliance with payroll tax regulations, ACA reporting, and benefits-related legislation
Lead preparation and submission of all internal/external audits
Validate payroll and benefits reports for reconciliation and strategic planning
Stay informed on regulatory changes and recommend updates to policies and procedures
Process Improvement & Collaboration
Identify and implement improvements to payroll and benefits systems and workflows
Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Marketing on initiatives including recognition programs M&A activity
Prepare presentations and insights on benefits strategy for senior leadership
What you know:
You have high energy, a positive attitude, and enjoy developing relationships in a matrix business environment. In addition, you have:
7+ years of experience in payroll and/or benefits oversight preferred
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Strong understanding of HRIS systems, payroll platforms, and benefits administration
Excellent communication, analytical, and vendor management skills
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and ensure compliance
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Experience with Workday and ADP highly preferred
Experience working in an HR Shared Service Center preferred
We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.
What’s in it for you?
Alfa Laval offers a competitive salary and full benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life, 401(k) plan, and more. At Alfa Laval, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to get it right. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary and will also be dependent on your location. The base salary for this role is typically $130,000 to $145,000.
Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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