Payroll and Benefits Manager

About The Pacha Group

The Pacha Group is an international hospitality and entertainment company operating nightlife venues, hotels, and cultural destinations across Europe and the United States. With more than 50 years of heritage rooted in Ibiza, the Group delivers music-led experiences, hospitality, and lifestyle offerings while maintaining a commitment to sustainability, responsible operations, and community engagement.

About Pacha New York

Pacha New York is a large-scale music and nightlife venue located in Brooklyn, presenting global electronic artists, live performances, and cultural programming. As part of The Pacha Group’s international portfolio, the venue combines advanced production technology, hospitality services, and community-focused programming to create a leading destination for music and entertainment in New York City.

Position Overview

Pacha New York is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Manager to lead payroll processing and benefits administration for its New York operations. This role ensures accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery while managing employee benefits programmes in alignment with US federal, New York State, and local regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee full-cycle payroll for hourly, salaried, and contractor populations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, New York State, and New York City regulations

Manage payroll tax filings and remittances (federal, state, local), including garnishments, levies, statutory deductions, Workers’ Compensation, unemployment reporting, and 1099 processing

Ensure time and attendance system integrity and accurate payroll integration

Resolve payroll discrepancies, maintain audit-ready records, and serve as primary liaison with payroll providers and regulatory authorities

Administer and oversee all employee benefits programmes including medical, dental, vision, retirement (401k), and statutory leave benefits

Manage broker and carrier relationships, lead renewals, conduct cost reviews and benchmarking, and ensure regulatory compliance (ACA, COBRA, FMLA, NY Paid Sick Leave, NY Paid Family Leave)

Coordinate enrolment, employee communications, and issue resolution

Safeguard payroll and benefits data confidentiality and maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations

Monitor and implement legislative updates impacting payroll and benefits

Manage year-end reporting (including W-2s) and support internal and external audits

Partner with HR and Finance on workforce planning, budgeting, and payroll/benefits cost analysis

Analyse overtime, labour costs, and benefits utilisation to support business decisions

Drive payroll and benefits process optimisation, automation, and HRIS system integrity

Benefits Overview

Eligible employees may receive comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; company holidays; and participation in retirement savings programs in accordance with company policy and applicable law.

Salary Range: USD 90,000 – 100,000 per year (Final compensation determined based on experience, skills,and internal equity)

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Tribe is an equal opportunity employer, made up of over 35 nationalities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender/sex, actual or perceived gender nonconformity, identity, expression or presentation (including cisgender/transgender, non-binary or intersex status), actual or perceived sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, partnership status, familial status, caregiver status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), alienage, ancestry, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, mental or physical disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, arrest or conviction record, credit history, salary history, unemployment status, height, weight, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking and sex offenses, or any other legally protected status. The Tribe is driven by the principles of love, connection, joy, and music, and bonded by a celebration of people and culture.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.