Manager, Payroll and Benefits (Americas & EMEA)

Tower Research Capital, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded in 1998, seeks a Manager, Payroll and Benefits (Americas & EMEA) to join our Human Resources team.

The Manager, Payroll and Benefits, will provide high quality support to the Global Head of Payroll and Benefits with the goal of maintaining the integrity of the Human Resources team and the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage the US & EMEA benefits functions including vendor relationships, annual benefit renewals, enrollment process, employee and management communications
• Lead research and analysis as it relates to benefit plans to assist in negotiations, plan design, offerings and benefits policy development
• Partner with benefit brokers to ensure compliance on regulatory filings and plan documentation
• Work with vendors to develop a wellness strategy to educate and engage employees to be active participants in their health management
• Conduct benefits orientations, seminars, and one-on-one meetings as needed, and train associates on the process
• Review benefits carrier connection uploads and investigate any errors
• Stay knowledgeable on upcoming regulations and trends as it pertains to benefits and tax compliance
• Manage the development and work of the Payroll and Benefits Associates in Americas and EMEA
• Collaborate with HR on streamlining processes as it pertains to onboarding, offboarding, and maintaining the accuracy of data
• Support the Payroll and Benefits team as needed by auditing the completed payroll and participating in quarterly cross-processing as part of the disaster recovery plan
• Prepare monthly benefits reports for 3rd party insurers, and auditing/processing of monthly invoices (Cycle-to-Work, Pension, Meals, etc.)
• Ensure accuracy and maintenance of data through the development and execution of timely audits 
• Manage leave of absences and keep key team members informed of changes in status
• Carry out initiatives and projects set by stakeholders and the Global HR team, including Workday integration and configuration

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as Human Resources
• At least 7 years of HR experience in payroll and benefits
• The ability to execute processes and tasks with little supervision
• The ability to make prudent decisions based on company’s goals and objectives
• The ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive matters and respond effectively to such situations
• Strong communication skills
• Strong PC skills (MS Office) and knowledge of any well-known payroll and benefits systems, especially Workday
• The ability to learn and understand new software and applications quickly

Anticipated annual base salary range is $80,000-$110,000 plus eligible for discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Tower’s dual offices and garden roofdecks are located in TriBeCa and SoHo, neighborhoods in downtown Manhattan. While we work hard, Tower’s cubicle-free workplace, jeans-clad workforce, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the premium the firm places on quality of life. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) with company matching
• 5 weeks of paid vacation per year plus 11 paid holidays
• Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis
• Reimbursement for health and wellness expenses
• Free events and workshops
• Donation matching program

Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.