Payroll and Benefits Manager

Northern Virginia/Hybrid

$80,000 – $100,000

This startup in Northern Virginia is seeking a professional with benefits and payroll expertise to step in and support a rapidly-growing workforce. As the Payroll and Benefits Manager, this role offers the full spectrum of HR tasks with a special emphasis on payroll and benefits elements, such as compliance, tracking work hours, processing paychecks, employee data and more. If you are detail-oriented, understand policy management and compliance, execute exceptionally across a growing team, and operate your desk with strong time management skills, send in your resume today!

Key Responsibilities:

Facilitate cross-departmental employee hiring, onboarding, documentation and communication, partnering with the team to move searches forward efficiently.
Maintain and administer HR systems, ensuring employee records, reporting, and benefits data are accurate and up to date via hard-copy and data systems.
Follow-through on questions regarding benefits, company-specific policies and general inbound inquiries.
Assist employees through the process of benefits based on their requested needs, especially during open enrollment.
Edit and update employee records including salary changes, address changes, name changes, etc.
Support leave administration and ensure compliance with applicable employment regulations.
Play a dynamic role in supporting the team, serving as a liaison with internal and external contacts.
Consistently audit processes to have the best foot forward and evaluate for further improvement.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Opportunity to support a highly engaged, mission-driven startup in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
A hybrid role where agendas shift quickly and excitement buzzes in an evolving industry; candidates must be flexible to adjust their schedule to meet the needs of the team.
Competitive compensation and bonus potential.

What We’re Looking For:

Degreed and HR proficient. You have a bachelor’s degree in hand and at least three years of HR experience, preferably with an understanding for multi-state compliance.

People-centric. You are approachable and strive to build an amazing workplace culture.
Reliable. You can multitask and respond to tight deadlines in a changing environment.
Clear communicator. You present information thoughtfully, and with purpose.
Embrace technology. You possess strong MS Office skills and learn new systems quickly.
Action-oriented. You make improvements where needed and take ownership of projects.

The salary listed reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, location, business considerations, and internal equity. Final offer amounts are determined at the employer’s discretion.

To apply, please send a resume to resume@hawthornelane.com.

Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.