We are looking for an experienced Payroll & Benefits Manager to oversee accurate, timely payroll operations and support employee benefits administration for a large, multi-state workforce. This role is based in Dallas, Texas, and will serve as a key partner to HR and leadership in maintaining compliant processes, resolving payroll and benefits issues, and improving day-to-day administration. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in full-cycle payroll, strong knowledge of ADP Workforce Now, and a track record of managing complex payroll environments with precision.
Responsibilities:
- Direct end-to-end payroll processing for more than 500 employees across multiple states, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Manage bi-monthly payroll cycles, including earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and final pay calculations.
- Oversee payroll administration within ADP Workforce Now and maintain accurate employee records, system updates, and reporting.
- Administer employee benefits programs by coordinating enrollments, changes, terminations, and ongoing employee support.
- Review payroll and benefits data for discrepancies, investigate issues, and implement corrective actions when needed.
- Partner with HR, Finance, and leadership to support audits, reporting requests, and process improvements related to payroll and benefits.
- Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements as well as company policies and internal controls.
- Provide guidance to employees and managers on payroll questions, benefit deductions, and related administrative matters.
- 10+ years of experience in payroll, with substantial responsibility for managing full-cycle payroll operations.
- Proven background processing multi-state payroll for a workforce of 500 or more employees.
- Hands-on expertise with ADP Workforce Now and other ADP payroll functionalities.
- Strong knowledge of bi-monthly payroll processing, payroll taxes, compliance requirements, and reconciliations.
- Experience administering employee benefits programs, including enrollments, deductions, and employee support.
- High level of accuracy, discretion, and attention to detail when handling sensitive employee and compensation information.
- Ability to analyze payroll issues, resolve discrepancies efficiently, and communicate clearly with cross-functional stakeholders.