Campus
Payroll & Benefits Manager
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Hybrid - New York, NY
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Full-Time
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$115K - $130K
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Finance
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April 6th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Campus is hiring a Payroll & Benefits Manager to oversee all payroll and benefits functions within the Finance team. This role processes payroll accurately and compliantly, manages benefits programs, and administers payroll and HR systems while collaborating closely with the People team and reporting to the CFO.
Highlights
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees including staff and faculty.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, with emphasis on multi-state compliance and NY experience preferred.
- Administer payroll system Rippling and 401(k) platform Fidelity, including audits and reporting.
- Lead benefits administration covering health, dental, vision, retirement, and related programs, including vendor negotiations and enrollment management.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and collaborate on payroll budgeting and forecasting.
- Ensure compliance with ACA, ERISA, COBRA, and support payroll-related audits and reconciliations.
- Provide leadership with insights on compensation and benefits trends and assist with equity administration with Carta if needed.
- Required qualifications include 6+ years in payroll or benefits administration and strong hands-on experience with payroll systems, preferably Rippling.
- Compensation includes base salary from $115,000 to $130,000 plus equity grant, with localization for remote roles.
- Employee benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) match, fertility benefits, flexible time off, hybrid work schedule, and social events.
Payroll & Benefits Manager Full Description
About Campus
Campus is on a mission to accelerate the talent of tomorrow and reimagine what college can (and should) be. The problem is clear: college costs have skyrocketed, but outcomes haven’t. Traditional college hasn’t kept up with the aspirations of today’s students—and they can’t afford to wait.
At Campus, we’ve built a two-year, accredited college where students learn from top professors at universities like Princeton, Stanford, and Howard, in live, online classes. Our students graduate with in-demand business and AI skills—ready to launch their careers or transfer to top four-year universities. Our unique approach is grounded in a pioneering technology platform and a heavily-researched student success model that offers students dedicated advisors and on-demand tutoring and coaching. We were also named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2024.
We’re backed by an exceptional investor team that believes deeply in our vision for the future of education, including General Catalyst, Founders Fund, Bloomberg Beta, 8VC, Rethink Education, Sam Altman, Jason Citron, Shaquille O’Neal, and others.
The world has changed. Higher ed needs to catch up, and we’re leading the way - come join us!
About the role
We are seeking a Payroll & Benefits Manager to own and operate all aspects of payroll and benefits administration across Campus. This role will be responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll processing while designing and managing a competitive, cost-effective benefits program.
This is a highly hands-on role with full ownership of systems (Rippling) and benefits strategy. This role sits on the Finance Team, reports directly to the CFO, and works closely with the People team.
You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…
- Own Payroll Operations
- Run end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, including full-time staff and faculty
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
- Manage payroll through Rippling, including audits, reporting, and system optimization
- Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data
- Collaborate on budgeting and forecasting for payroll
- Lead Benefits Administration
- Own the full benefits portfolio — health, dental, vision, retirement, and more
- Lead the annual benefits renewal process, including broker and vendor negotiations
- Manage benefits enrollment, changes, and employee communications
- Optimize benefits offerings to balance employee experience with cost discipline
- Support leadership with insights on compensation and benefits trends
- Drive Systems & Compliance
- Serve as primary administrator for Rippling (HRIS + payroll) and Fidelity (401k)
- Ensure compliance with ACA, ERISA, COBRA, and other regulatory requirements
- Support reporting, reconciliations, audits, and payroll-related forecasting
- Assist with equity-related administration in partnership with Carta, as needed
We’re excited about you because you have…
- 6+ years of experience in payroll and/or benefits administration
- Strong hands-on experience managing payroll systems — Rippling strongly preferred
- Experience managing benefits programs and leading vendor negotiations
- Knowledge of multi-state payroll compliance (NY experience strongly preferred)
- High attention to detail and strong operational rigor
- Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment
What you’ll get:
- A compensation package that includes a base salary ($115,000 - $130,000) + equity grant
- Actual compensation within the pay range will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location. For roles that are available to be filled remotely, base salary will be localized.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) match
- Fertility benefits via Carrot
- Flexible Time Away + paid holidays
- In-office lunches for our NY Office (did we mention, we’re dog friendly? 🐶)
- Hybrid work schedule (Mon & Fri remote; Tues-Thurs in-office)
- Social events - happy hours, birthday celebrations, holiday parties, & more!
- Opportunity to make an impact – you’ll be an integral player in bringing our vision to life
Where we’re located: Tribeca, NY
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer new H-1B visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must already be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring new H-1B sponsorship. However, we can support H-1B transfers and are able to sponsor TN visas for eligible Canadian and Mexican citizens.
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