Payroll and Benefits Manager

Master Builders Solutions is a global brand of advanced chemical solutions for construction. Our comprehensive portfolio includes sustainable concrete admixtures and underground construction solutions. We constantly strive to solve tomorrow’s challenges through our talented people, sound science, innovation, and communication with our global partners. We provide new solutions to satisfy industry demand for specific structure strengths while understanding the need for sustainability and environmental consciousness.

The Payroll & Benefits Manager (U.S. & Canada) is responsible for theouver accurate, compliant, and timely administration of payroll and employee benefit programs across the United States and Canada. This role ensures full compliance with sammen federal, state, provincial, and local regulations while delivering a seamless employee experience. The position partners closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to optimize payroll and benefits processes and support organizational objectives.

• Oversee end‑to‑end payroll processing for kori U.S./Canada/multi‑state/multi‑country employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Manage payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local payroll regulations
• Partner with Finance on payroll accounting, accruals, and general ledger reconciliation
• Manage payroll vendors and service providers (e.g., ADP, Workday, etc.)
• Lead payroll‑related projects, including system implementations, upgrades, and integrations
• Workers’ Compensation (WC) reporting and payments

• Manage all employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and wellness programs
• Lead benefits administration through the Workday Benefits implementation, including plan configuration and data validation
• Own benefits testing, open enrollment readiness, and employee communications during transition
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and Canadian provincial benefits regulations
• Partner with brokers, carriers, and third‑party administrators to align integrations and data feeds
• Manage post‑implementation stabilization and continuous improvement
• Monitor benefits costs and partner with leadership on plan design and optimization
• Resolve complex employee benefits issues and escalations

• Maintain payroll and benefits data integrity within HRIS systems
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and internal controls
• Support data reporting, analytics, and audits

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Payroll certifications (e.g., CPP, FPC, PCP, CPM) highly preferred
• 5–10 years of progressive payroll and benefits experience, including hands‑on U.S. and Canada payroll
• Direct experience with payroll and/or benefits system implementations, preferably ADP to Workday
• Strong understanding of payroll and benefits compliance across both countries
• Experience leading payroll testing, parallel runs, and go‑live activities
• Proficiency with Workday Payroll & Benefits (or ADP with Workday exposure)
• Experience supporting system implementations or large‑scale transitions
• Proven ability to manage vendors and complex employee issues

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• High level of confidentiality and integrity
• Strong customer service and ability to manage multiple stakeholders
• Ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Continuous improvement and problem‑solving orientation
• End‑to‑End Accountability

• This position requires up to 5% travel

The role primarily operates in a professional office environment, with regular use of standard office equipment and software. While most duties are performed at a desk, the position also involves occasional in‑person interactions, requiring strong interpersonal skills and a polished,…