Payroll & Benefits Manager

As a global leader in precision measurement sensing technologies, VPG addresses an expanding array of applications in which accuracy, reliability, and repeatability make the difference. Whether it is in the design and safety of new generations of cars, trucks and planes, or optimizing advanced medical equipment and consumer products, VPG’s deep engineering expertise is making the world safer, smarter, and productive.

We are seeking a Payroll & Benefits Manager to join our HR team at our Wendell, NC location. This role offers full ownership of payroll and benefits operations across North America and the opportunity to make a direct impact in a global organization.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Ensuring accurate and timely weekly and bi-weekly payrolls
• Serve as the primary contact for payroll service providers, managing payroll controls, tax filings, SOX compliance, audits, and regulatory updates
• Lead the design, implementation, and administration of U.S. and Canada health and welfare benefits programs, including annual renewals and open enrollment
• Manage benefits vendors, HRIS data, weekly file feeds, and benefits invoicing while ensuring compliance with company policy and regulatory requirements
• Support benefits integration and implementation activities related to acquisitions and newly acquired entities
• Administer retirement programs, including 401(k), non-qualified deferred compensation, and defined benefit plans, ensuring compliance, audits, testing, and timely funding
• Partner with recordkeepers and payroll vendors to resolve employee inquiries and maintain high service levels
• Prepare and report monthly headcount data to Global HR and support regulatory reporting and special projects (e.g., ACA, Form 5500)

• Company sponsored benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, disability and flexible spending account (FSA)
• Voluntary Critical Illness & Accidental Injury Insurance
• Company 401(k) Plan with 4% employer match (Employee/Employer Contributions 100% vested upon hire)
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Bonus eligible position

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience managing corporate, multi-state payroll and benefits programs in the U.S. and Canada.
• Proven experience leading payroll or benefits implementations and system changes.
• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables, with strong data analysis and budgeting capability.
• Experience working across multiple payroll and HRIS systems; UKG experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for virtual and in-person presentations.
• High attention to detail, strong organization skills, and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.