Payroll & Benefits Manager

Hawksmoor began 20 years ago when two childhood friends set out to open a restaurant in London serving the best steak they could find, alongside great cocktails and genuinely warm hospitality. Since then, we have grown into one of the most respected restaurant groups in the UK and Ireland. Despite that growth, we remain a founder-led business, with a strong sense of who we are and how we do things.

We were recently named the 2nd Best Steakhouse Group in the World for the second year running and are proud to be known not just for our food, but for the way we make people feel when they visit us. In the US, we currently have restaurants in New York, Chicago, and Boston. Each market is at a different stage of its development, from a well-established restaurant in New York, to a growing presence in Chicago, through to the launch of Boston which opened in September.

We are seeking to hire a Payroll & Benefits Manager to be based in New York. This position will ensure that payroll is processed accurately and on time, and that benefits are administered efficiently. The Payroll and Benefits Manager acts as a key liaison between employees, and management, providing expertise on compensation and benefits issues.

Responsibilities include

Manage the end-to-end payroll process, including data entry, processing, and distribution. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations. Oversee the administration of employee benefits programs, including health, vision, dental, and retirement plans. Execute open enrollment enrollment.

Responsible for annual 401k test. Coordinate with external vendors for benefits administration and payroll processing. Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries regarding compensation. Prepare and submit payroll reports and statistics for internal and external use. Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure data integrity.

Conduct regular audits of payroll and benefits records to ensure accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with HR and finance departments to align payroll and benefits strategies with organizational goals.

Qualifications

Manage the end-to-end payroll process, including data entry, processing, and distribution. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations. Oversee the administration of employee benefits programs, including health, vision, dental, and retirement plans. Coordinate with external vendors for benefits administration and payroll processing.

Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries regarding compensation. Prepare and submit payroll reports and statistics for internal and external use. Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure data integrity. Conduct regular audits of payroll and benefits records to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Collaborate with HR and finance departments to align payroll and benefits strategies with organizational goals.