Payroll & Benefits Manager

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle payroll for hourly, salaried, and contractor populations, ensuring compliance with federal, New York State, and NYC regulations
• Manage payroll tax filings, remittances, garnishments, statutory deductions, and 1099 processing
• Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and statutory leave (FMLA, NY Paid Sick Leave, NY Paid Family Leave)
• Manage broker and carrier relationships, lead renewals, and conduct cost benchmarking
• Ensure time and attendance system integrity and accurate payroll integration
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and maintain audit-ready records
• Partner with HR and Finance on workforce planning, budgeting, and labor cost analysis
• Drive process optimization and automation within the HRIS

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing payroll and benefits in the United States
• Strong knowledge of US federal, New York State, and NYC payroll regulations
• Proficiency with payroll systems and HRIS platforms
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Experience in hospitality, nightlife, or entertainment environments is a plus

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Participation in retirement savings programs

About the Company

FIVE Hotels and Resorts is an international hospitality company. Pacha New York, part of The Pacha Group, is a premier large-scale music and nightlife venue in Brooklyn that delivers world-class electronic music and cultural programming.