Payroll and Benefits Manager

About Us

Avenue One is a service platform and marketplace that enables investors to access single-family rental residential assets by connecting an ecosystem of local partners to institutional capital. We are in the business of partnerships—finding, vetting, and empowering local experts nationwide to broker, find, buy, renovate, lease, manage, and sell properties on behalf of our clients.

We coordinate the efforts of our partners through a proprietary technology stack. This system takes in huge amounts of data at national and local levels, which, combined with information about each individual property, gives us and our partners a competitive advantage in pricing, speed, and scale. The technology is constantly evolving to remain best-in-class, but it will only be as good as our team that drives it, which is where you come in.

Avenue One provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Location

Remote position based anywhere in the U.S., with the expectation that candidate will primarily work ET hoursOccasional trips to New York headquarters or to other locations for company events or meetings

Role Overview

This role is responsible for administering all employee payroll and benefits for the company and its employees, including payments, timekeeping, leave administration, wage garnishments, health, vision, dental, FSA/HSA, transportation benefits, life insurance, disability, 401K, and other benefits.

Experience / Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required, Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred, other HR certifications are a plusMinimum of 3-5 years of experience as a payroll and benefits manager or in similar rolesExcellent knowledge of multi-jurisdictional payroll, tax-related, and unemployment procedures and lawsExperience managing company-wide benefits programs and administering related payroll proceduresKnowledgeable about legal and compliance obligations relating to leaves of absences (LOAs), wage garnishments, COBRA, withholding, federal and state reporting, and other applicable laws/regulationsConfident generating payroll and benefits-related reporting, analyzing data, and responding to related questionsExperienced and confident working with EORs or PEOs, ideally with both U.S. and Canadian employeesExcellent organizational skills, attention to detail, time management, and ability to meet deadlinesStrong communication, math, analytical, administrative, client service, and problem-solving skillsExperience completing government reports, supporting audits, and generating internal and external reportingDemonstrates integrity, professionalism, discretion, trustworthiness, and high ethical standardsProficient (or able to become proficient) with company applications and tools, including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Slack, monday.com, Lucid, Adobe Pro, DocuSign, as well as HR-specific solutions, such as ADP Workforce Now, Greenhouse, and Lattice

Job Description

Payroll Responsibilities

Developing and maintaining systems to process payroll transactions (e.g., salary, benefits, deductions, taxes, garnishments, reimbursements, and third-party payments)Administering and overseeing timekeeping and payroll systemsImplementing payroll changes (e.g., onboardings, offboarding, raises, LOAs, garnishments, benefits elections)Recordkeeping for payroll, tax, unemployment, garnishment, and other matters Ensure compliance with relevant laws and internal policiesLiaise with auditors and manage interdisciplinary audits (401K, payroll, workers' compensation, SOC1/2, and others) Collaborate closely with colleagues within the People Team and Finance Team to enable transparency and alignment on payroll and finance matters across teamsMaintain accurate records and prepare regular and ad hoc reportsAnswer payroll-related questions, resolve issues, make corrections, and assist employees and other stakeholders (auditors, vendors, tax authorities, etc.) as needed

Benefits Responsibilities

Leading the design of benefits-related components of the company’s HRIS and ensuring processes are established for all transfers of data between the HRIS and benefits providersPlanning and management of company-wide benefit plans, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability programs, 401K, FSA, HSA, COBRA, transportation, wellness benefits, and othersManaging and helping lead Open Enrollment in partnership with other People Team membersServing as primary point of contact for benefits broker and benefits-related vendorsEvaluating and comparing pricing and offerings across potential benefits options to help identify potential innovations or improvements in benefits offerings based on the needs of the business and its employeesMonitoring, reviewing, and approving benefits-related invoices and coordinating between vendors and FinanceBecoming knowledgeable about all benefits programs to answer employee questions and resolve issuesAdministering and tracking all LOAs across the company and serving as the internal point of contact and resource for employees taking an LOATracking and reporting on utilization of optional benefits coverages, elections, premiums, and other data to help the company make informed benefits-related decisions

General Responsibilities

Serving as the primary liaison between the People Team and Finance relating to payroll and benefitsPreparing regular and ad hoc reporting relating to payroll and benefits Documenting payroll and benefits processes, conducting training, and coordinating backup coverageCollaborating with Legal/Compliance Team members on contractual, legal, compliance, or other relevant areasSupporting People Team initiatives, projects, and tasks as needed, taking direction from the Head of PeopleCommunicating payroll and benefits information to employees and other stakeholders

Salary Range

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $115,000 to $150,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Compensation / Benefits

Competitive compensation Company-paid medical, vision, dental, and wellness benefits for employees and dependentsCompany-provided home office equipmentFlexible vacation and sick daysTeam-oriented and supportive working environmentCompany-sponsored events and swag