Operations Manager – Payroll, Benefits & Total Rewards

Location: Paramus NJ (Hybrid 4 Days Onsite / 1 Day Remote)

STAFFXPERT LLC is seeking an Operations Manager on behalf of our client in Paramus NJ to oversee the day-to-day administration processes and systems supporting payroll benefits and total rewards programs. This role is ideal for a highly organized and analytical professional with strong experience in payroll operations benefits administration compliance and HR systems.

The ideal candidate will drive operational excellence ensure data accuracy and regulatory compliance and collaborate closely with HR Finance HRIS and external vendors to deliver a seamless employee experience.

• Partner with Payroll leadership to ensure accurate timely and compliant payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees.
• Support and optimize payroll operations including shift differentials overtime and time & attendance systems.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations wage and hour laws and tax requirements.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations audits reporting and coordination with Finance teams.
• Manage vendor relationships and support payroll system upgrades and process enhancements.
• Collaborate with HRIS teams to improve payroll accuracy efficiency and employee experience.

• Support administration of health welfare retirement and leave programs.
• Partner with benefits vendors to ensure service excellence and operational efficiency.
• Enhance employee experience related to enrollment eligibility audits and issue resolution.
• Monitor benefits-related metrics reporting and operational effectiveness.
• Lead initiatives focused on process improvement optimization and operational excellence.
• Coordinate with Compensation and HRIS teams to ensure reporting accuracy and data consistency.

• Serve as a subject matter expert for payroll benefits and total rewards programs.
• Provide guidance to employees managers and HR teams regarding payroll and benefits inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal state and local regulations.
• Support audits documentation and reporting requirements across payroll and benefits operations.

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Finance or a related field.
• 5 7 years of experience in payroll benefits compensation administration total rewards or HR operations.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS/payroll platforms such as Dayforce SAP Oracle or Workday.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes benefits administration compensation and compliance requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables VLOOKUP formulas and reporting.
• Excellent analytical communication stakeholder management and vendor management skills.

• Professional certifications such as CEBS CPP CCP SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.
• Experience supporting global total rewards programs.
• Background in HR technology process optimization or systems improvement initiatives.