Payroll & Benefits Manager

ServiceMaster Recovery Management North America
Aurora, IL
Description

Own Your Future!

ServiceMaster ® Brands is built on a Think Like an Owner philosophy. It’s where passion sparks progress, empowerment drives action, and accountability keeps us moving forward. Ready to move forward with us?

Perks & Benefits That Support You

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance starting the first day of the month after you’re hired
  • Competitive 401(k) match to help you invest in your future
  • Enjoy10days of paid time off, plus10paid holidays and2 floating holidaysto recharge and celebrate
  • We’re committed to your development with career advancement and professional growth

Payroll & Benefits Manager

The Payroll & Benefits Manager is a hands-on, individual contributor role responsible for the accurate, compliant, and timely administration of payroll and team member benefits for a multi-state workforce. This position includes the day-to-day execution of payroll processing, benefits administration, and related compliance activities, ensuring a positive team member experience while minimizing organizational risk. The Payroll & Benefits Manager works closely with HR leadership, Finance, and internal stakeholders to maintain data integrity, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement.

What You Will Do

  • Administer and process multi-state payroll accurately and on schedule using Paylocity, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
  • Own end-to-end benefits administration, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and ancillary benefit programs.
  • Serve as the primary administrator for COBRA, FMLA, and 401(k) plans, including vendor coordination, eligibility tracking, reporting, and compliance.
  • Maintain payroll and benefits data integrity within Paylocity, including audits, reconciliations, and system updates.
  • Manage payroll tax coordination, filings, and issue resolution in partnership with internal and external resources.
  • Respond to employee payroll and benefits inquiries with accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality.
  • Support open enrollment planning and execution, including system configuration, employee communications, and post-enrollment audits.
  • Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, and other applicable employment and benefits regulations..

What You Will Bring

  • Federal and state wage and hour laws (FLSA)
  • Benefits regulations (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA)
  • Retirement plan regulations (401(k), pension plans)
  • Leave laws (FMLA, state-specific leave laws)
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
  • At least three years’ related experience required.
  • CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) preferred
  • SHRM-CP preferred

About SMB

ServiceMaster® Brands

is a leading provider of residential and commercial services in restoration, cleaning, moving, and bioremediation. Founded in 1929, we operate 4,600+ locations through 3,200 franchisees, serving over 1 million homes and businesses annually. Today, we do business under seven trusted brands across 50 states and nine countries, generating more than $3.5B in system-wide sales: ServiceMaster Restore®, ServiceMaster Clean®, Merry Maids®, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK®, Aftermath Services®, and Indoor Science .

While each brand has its own identity, we share a vision: to become the most admired brand in every industry we serve . Our purpose— Be there when you need us™—extends to our team, where growth, well-being, and success are priorities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of ServiceMaster Brands, in accordance with all applicable laws, to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, national origin, genetic information, religious beliefs, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected classifications, activities, or conditions as required by federal, state and local laws.

Accessibility & Accommodations

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process [email protected].

Pre-Employment Screening

Employment with ServiceMaster Brands is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening. These screenings include criminal background and substance use testing in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

California Applicants

Background checks are required, and qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Posted 2026-03-18

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