Sr. Payroll & Benefits Manager

ABOUT US:
Fusion92 is building the future of marketing through an unparalleled, data-driven approach to solving our clients' toughest problems. We call ourselves a Marketing Transformation Partner for clients, as through a culture of curiosity, fearlessness, teamwork and leadership, we turn our expertise toward creating new paths forward where our services and technology together unlock unprecedented growth.
We're an independent, national enterprise based in Chicago with hubs in Detroit, Austin and Denver. Fusion92 is committed to a diverse, equitable, inclusive workplace that drives a positive impact in our global community.
We are experts across every field and discipline in marketing.
Fusion92 is for those who are obsessed with curiosity and innovation. We unite data scientists, media buyers, copywriters, technologists, developers, consultants, coders, UX/UI specialists, designers, strategists, producers, operations pros and more to deliver real results and to give answers to the unanswerable.
We launch products, we have patented innovations, we create award-winning ideas - we transform businesses. We are dreamers and doers, and we are ready for you to join us.
Our difference is our people. That's where you come in.
If you're curious and looking for a remote-flexible, integrated team where you can fearlessly collaborate and deliver best-in-class work, join us!
Bringing our core values of: Curiosity, Fearlessness, Teamwork, and Leadership to life will be critical to the success of this individual.
This role can be remote or a part of our Chicago or Detroit offices.
*While our offices are currently open, daily in-office attendance is not required.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process bi-monthly payroll, including some manual prorations, commissions, and final pay.
• Work with Finance on ensuring payroll is reconciled.
• Work with our Operations team to finalize state taxes are set up and managed appropriately.
• Process weekly expenses separate from our payroll runs.
• Obtain needed level of approval for employee changes
• Approve corporate expense request and office invoices
• Audit HR expenses for gifting
• Maintain Human Resources Information System (HRIS) to keep our data up to date, and to ensure appropriate use of the HRIS system
• Finalize the onboarding process by ensuring hiring documentation is gathered and documented appropriately
• Process and audit full 401k cycle, including processing contributions both individual and company, and tracking towards max contributions for the year
• Prepare Human Resource related reports to meet internal and external reporting needs
• Review, create and update company policy and procedures as needed.
• Ensure compliance with EEO, ERISA, DOL, FMLA, HIPAA and department of Immigrations.
• Administer company-wide initiatives that are driven from the HRIS system which could include processing and organization of promotions, merit increases, and certain performance management functions
• Assist as needed during preparation of yearly open enrollment
• Research and maintain policies and procedures to ensure multistate compliance for all related HR duties
• Documenting all needed HR files
• Involvement in HR projects and benefits as needed
• Ability to answer team member questions in regards to payroll
• Occasional office and other duties as required

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• Agency experience is a plus
• Familiarity with Bamboo is a plus
• Familiarity with mergers and acquisitions from an administration HR function
• Five plus years experience in administrating and managing payroll from beginning to end
• Experience with managing multistate payroll
• Experience with managing and owning 401k
• Proficient Excel capabilities
• Knowledge and experience with handling different employee situations corresponding to pay
• A thorough understanding of local, state and federal laws pertaining to fair employment practices is essential.
• Ability to keep up to date and a pulse on everchanging compliance needs and laws.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt within an ever changing fast moving environment

The hiring range for this discipline within our industry is $80,000 to $100,000. Where an employee is paid within this range will depend on multiple factors including, but not limited to location, years of experience, education, internal pay structure, and other contributing factors.
Disclaimer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex.