Payroll & Benefits Mngr

Novus Home Mortgage - Brookfield, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Brookfield, WI

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Payroll and Benefits Manager will oversee the payroll and benefits functions of the company, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a seamless employee experience. This role involves leading leave management, conducting onboarding sessions, preparing high-level reports, and managing relationships with key stakeholders and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Payroll Coordinator in processing payroll, including bi-weekly and monthly pay runs, commission calculations, and compliance with local and state tax regulations.
• Manage the organization's benefits strategy, handling day-to-day benefits enrollment, changes, open enrollment, and vendor relationships, including the 401(k) plan.
• Oversee leave administration, ensuring compliance with federal and state leave laws, and assist employees with leave-related inquiries.
• Lead payroll and benefits onboarding sessions for new hires and support offboarding for transitioning employees, ensuring a smooth and comprehensive process.
• Prepare Board and Executive reports to support strategic decision-making, providing accurate headcount, payroll, benefits, and workforce data to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the finance team to align payroll processes with financial strategies, reconciling payroll data and supporting audits as needed.
• Manage unemployment claims and responses, collaborating with relevant agencies to ensure accurate reporting and timely responses.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable payroll and benefits laws, ensuring organizational compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Oversee vendor relationships for benefits providers and payroll systems, ensuring high service standards and efficient problem resolution.

Requirements

• 5+ years in payroll and benefits management required, with supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency with UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) or similar payroll systems; advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of federal and state payroll and leave laws required.
• Keen attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Effective communicator with strong relationship-building abilities across HR, Finance, and executive teams.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice-to-haves

• Mortgage industry experience is preferred, particularly familiarity with commission-based payroll structures.
• College Education or Degree Preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k)