Payroll Benefits Manager

Why IRG Ventures, LLC?

IRG Ventures is a venture studio built by seasoned operators who don’t just fund great ideas — they build alongside them. Our portfolio companies, Supersure, AidFinder, MicroGrid Power, and Innovation Refunds are tackling real problems in industries overdue for change.

• Supersure is where insurance and benefits become a competitive advantage for small and medium-sized businesses. We’re tech-powered, mission-driven partners who deliver enterprise-level service at SMB scale.
• AidFinder is on a mission to help disaster survivors navigate FEMA, SBA, and state aid programs so they can recover faster and more completely.
• MicroGrid Power designs and delivers on-site energy systems that give commercial and industrial businesses control over their power.
• Innovation Refunds has guided thousands of SMB business owners through a complex, often overwhelming process — turning government relief into real dollars in their pockets.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a detail-obsessed, process-driven Payroll & Benefits Manager who wants to own something that really matters — the financial and benefit wellbeing of every person who works here. This is a newly created role, which means you’ll have the rare opportunity to build the function from the ground up: setting standards, shaping processes, and leaving your fingerprints on how this company takes care of its people.

You’ll serve as the in-house expert across payroll, benefits, and HRIS working alongside the People Team that understands that great culture starts with getting the basics right.

What You’ll Do

Payroll

• Own and process end-to-end payroll for all employees on a semi-monthly basis, in-house
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws
• Reconcile payroll prior to each processing cycle, auditing hours, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings
• Maintain payroll records and ensure proper documentation for audit purposes
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries quickly and professionally
• Stay current on payroll tax regulations and proactively implement required changes
• Maintain expert knowledge of federal and state payroll filings (941, W-2s, 1095-Cs, etc.); filings are processed through ADP but this role owns accuracy and compliance oversight
• Partner with Finance on payroll reconciliation, journal entries, and reporting

Benefits Administration

• Partner with Chief People Officer as the primary liaison with the benefits broker to manage all employee benefit plans — medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, and 401(k)
• Own the annual open enrollment process end-to-end: planning, communications, system configuration, and data audits
• Respond to and resolve employee benefits questions with accuracy and professionalism
• Manage new hire benefits enrollment and qualifying life event changes
• Administer COBRA and ensure compliance with ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, and other regulatory requirements
• Partner with the benefits broker and Chief People Officer on plan renewals, benchmarking, and strategic recommendations

HRIS Administration

• Serve as the HRIS system administrator — responsible for configuration, security, and permissions management
• Establish and maintain user roles, access levels, and security protocols to protect employee data
• Partner with IT to implement system updates, enhancements, and integrations
• Work together with the People Team to develop and maintain scalable HRIS workflows to support company growth
• Generate payroll and HR reports to support business and compliance needs
• Identify opportunities where automation and AI can reduce manual effort, improve data accuracy, and create a better employee experience
• Stay current on emerging HR tech and AI capabilities relevant to payroll, benefits, and HRIS administration

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field — or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3 or more years of progressive experience processing in-house payroll
• Use of payroll system to administer payroll, ADP strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience owning end-to-end payroll including tax compliance, garnishments, reconciliations, and year-end processing (W-2s, tax filings)
• Proven experience administering a full suite of employee benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, and 401(k)
• Hands-on experience managing the full annual open enrollment cycle, including communications, platform configuration, and post-enrollment audits
• Experience managing benefits carrier feeds, enrollment data audits, and resolving discrepancies with brokers and vendors
• Demonstrated HRIS administration experience, including system configuration, security roles, and permissions
• Experience transitioning payroll from a third-party processor to an in-house model a plus

Who You Are

• A high-accuracy operator who takes pride in getting the details right — every time
• Someone who can explain complex payroll and benefits information clearly to employees at all levels
• Excited by technology and AI — you actively look for ways to work smarter, not just harder, and you're not waiting to be told when a better tool exists
• Discreet and trustworthy when handling sensitive and confidential data
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and able to learn new technology quickly
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
• Strong understanding of benefits regulations: ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and FMLA

You Take Care of the Work. We’ll Take Care of You.

• Free medical coverage and comprehensive dental & vision insurance for you and your dependents
• An HSA with employer dollars to help you save
• Mental health resources for life’s tougher moments
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Company-paid parking on-site or train pass
• $60/month cell phone stipend
• 401(k) dollar-for-dollar company match up to 4% with 100% immediate vesting
• A team that genuinely enjoys spending time together — backed by free snacks, drinks, and events people still talk about
• Competitive paid time off to recharge, so you can show up as your best self
• 12 paid holidays, plus a floating holiday to spend however you see fit