Manager of & Payroll - Remote

About My Computer Career  (MyCC)

At My Computer Career , we believe in changing lives through career training and opportunity. Our team is driven by purpose, guided by our core values —
Love, Customer First, Excellence, and Ethics — and committed to creating a workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow.

We are seeking an experienced Manager of Payroll & Benefits to lead and optimize our payroll and benefits programs for a multi-state workforce. This is a high-impact role responsible for compliance, accuracy, employee experience, and the strategic alignment of our total rewards programs.

This position is remote
, with a strong preference for candidates located in or near the Raleigh, North Carolina area to support collaboration and occasional in-person needs.

This leader will be both strategic and hands-on
, owning day-to-day oversight while driving continuous improvement, scalability, and strong internal controls.

• Benefits Strategy & Administration:
  Lead the strategy, administration, and continuous improvement of all employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life, disability, retirement, and ancillary benefits
• Manage annual Open Enrollment from planning through execution, including vendor coordination, communications, system configuration, and employee education
• Serve as the primary point of contact for brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators
• Analyze utilization, costs, trends, and employee feedback to inform renewals and long-term strategy
• Ensure programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with MyCC culture and budget

• Provide oversight of end-to-end, multi-state payroll operations ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Supervise the Payroll & Tax Administrator responsible for day-to-day payroll processing
• Review and audit payroll runs, adjustments, tax filings, and reconciliations
• Serve as escalation point for complex payroll issues including corrections, garnishments, tax matters, and audits
• Partner with Finance to ensure strong payroll controls and alignment with budgets

• Support compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, wage and hour, and state tax laws
• Oversee retirement plan administration and work closely with plan providers and advisors
• Support audits such as 401(k) audits, nondiscrimination testing, and plan reporting
• Maintain strong documentation, procedures, and internal controls

• Lead, coach, and develop the Payroll & Tax Administrator
• Establish processes and documentation to support growth and audit readiness
• Serve as a subject-matter expert and trusted partner

• Prepare executive- and Board-level reporting on benefits costs, trends, compliance, and payroll metrics
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
• Deliver employee-facing presentations including Open Enrollment and company-wide benefits meetings
• Support broader total rewards and employee experience initiatives

• Act as system expert for payroll and benefits platforms (ADP or similar HRIS/payroll systems)
• Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and improved employee self-service
• Support system upgrades, implementations, and integrations

• Deep expertise in payroll and employee benefits
• Executive presence and strong presentation skills
• Strong audit and compliance mindset with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to think strategically while executing operationally
• Clear, confident communicator across all levels of the organization
• Strong project management and organizational skills

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field — or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of progressive experience in payroll and benefits administration
• Proven experience managing multi-state payroll and complex benefits programs
• Experience presenting to executive and/or Board-level audiences
• Strong knowledge of payroll and benefits compliance requirements
• Experience leading and developing direct reports

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