Valiant Enterprises ยท 18 hours ago
Payroll and Benefits Manager
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expValiant Enterprises LLC is a next-generation property management company seeking a Payroll & Benefits Manager to lead the payroll and benefits function. This role involves overseeing payroll operations, benefits administration, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with the People & Culture team to enhance operational excellence and employee experience.
BabyConsumer GoodsE-CommerceWholesale
Responsibilities
Oversee end-to-end payroll operations for multi-state, multi-entity environments, ensuring accurate and timely processing across payroll cycles
Responsible for benefits administration including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, FSA, and retirement plans, ensuring accurate enrollments, changes, terminations, and carrier integrations
Ensure the accurate calculation, reconciliation, and auditing of wages, bonuses, commissions, overtime, deductions, garnishments, and retroactive adjustments
Own payroll data integrity through regular audits, reconciliations, and controls, partnering closely with Finance on general ledger mapping, exports, payroll tax coordination, and financial audits
Serve as system owner and primary administrator for Paylocity payroll, time and labor, benefits, workflows, reporting, and configuration, ensuring system accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
Build, maintain, and optimize HRIS workflows, dashboards, custom reports, forms, and automations to support compliance, leadership reporting, and operational efficiency
Lead annual open enrollment, partnering with brokers, carriers, Finance, and internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth, compliant, and well-communicated process
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including FLSA, wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, and other benefit-related mandates
Prepare, review, and support required federal and state reporting, audits, and filings related to payroll, benefits, and employment compliance
Serve as the escalation point for payroll, benefits, and HRIS issues, providing timely, accurate, and customer-focused support to Team Members and People Leaders
Train managers and onsite teams on payroll, timekeeping, benefits, and system processes as needed to ensure proper execution and compliance
Partner with the People & Culture team and Finance on cross-functional initiatives, system enhancements, and continuous improvement efforts that strengthen People operations and mitigate risk
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field required
Minimum of five years of progressive payroll experience
Three years of benefits administration experience supporting multi-site, multi-state operations
Advanced, hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems (payroll, time and labor, benefits, workflows, reporting, configuration, troubleshooting)
Solid knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws, payroll tax principles, benefits compliance, and related reporting
Experience supporting audits, reconciliations, and compliance reviews in partnership with Finance
Advanced Excel skills for data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting
Meticulous attention to detail, accuracy, and sound judgment in handling confidential information
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, growth environment
Strong communication, relationship-building, and collaboration skills with a service-focused mindset
Willingness to work 100% in-office; occasional travel may be required
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Experience in property management, hospitality, or similar operational environments preferred
Paylocity strongly preferred
Benefits
Free health insurance options
401(k) matching
Company
Valiant Enterprises
As a proud family business, we have built a strong reputation as both representatives and manufacturers of quality baby, nursery, and pet brands since 1965.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase