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AIRO Group is an aerospace and defense company building integrated platforms for autonomous aircraft, avionics, and mission services in high-stakes environments. The Benefits and Payroll Manager serves as the subject matter expert on benefits and payroll administration, responsible for accurate and timely processing of payroll and employee benefit programs across the US and Canada.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end US and Canada payroll and benefits administration as an individual contributor, ensuring accurate, timely processing and compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local laws and regulations.
- Oversee timekeeping and payroll processes, including reviewing and processing timecards and ensuring accurate completion of regular, bonus, supplemental, and manual payrolls.
- Process and ensure accurate calculation of wages, deductions, and benefits for employees, including multi-state payrolls, garnishments, and tax filings.
- Administer employee health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, and other benefit programs, including plan setup, eligibility, enrollments, qualifying life events, employee contributions, and annual open enrollment.
- Maintain accurate payroll and benefits system configurations, employee records, deduction codes, premiums, contribution limits, and enrollment information.
- Conduct regular audits and reconciliations of payroll data, benefit enrollments, payroll deductions, and vendor invoices; investigate discrepancies and maintain documentation for compliance and audit requirements.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll and benefits inquiries, providing timely, confidential support and partnering with external vendors to resolve issues.
- Collaborate with Executive and Accounting teams on payroll and benefits reporting, reconciliations, financial accuracy, audits, and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate employee communications and training related to payroll, timekeeping, and benefits processes while identifying opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and employee experience.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in payroll and benefits administration.
- Strong knowledge of benefits administration, payroll systems and processes, and HRIS platforms.
- Experience managing benefits and payroll in both U.S. and Canada highly preferred.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information with discretion.
- Self-starter able to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in payroll, benefits administration, and related compliance requirements.
- Ability to work collaboratively across Human Resources, Accounting, leadership, and external benefit partners.
- Strong knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
