Praxt Talent ยท 3 days ago
Payroll & Benefits Manager
Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
15+ years expPraxt Talent is a privately held, high-growth manufacturing organization focused on operational excellence and sustainability. They are seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Manager to oversee payroll and benefits operations, ensuring compliance and enhancing employee experience across multiple states.
Human Resources
Hiring Manager
Bill Armstrong
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary escalation point for payroll vendors and third-party providers
Directly process and/or oversee bi-weekly hourly and semi-monthly salaried payrolls, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across all U.S. locations
Resolve complex payroll issues, escalations, and regulatory inquiries
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage, tax, and employment regulations
Establish and maintain strong internal controls, documentation, and audit-ready processes to support internal reviews, external audits, and financial reporting requirements
Evaluate and recommend improvements to payroll practices, including pay timing and cadence (e.g., paying in arrears), aligned with compliance and operational best practices
Lead payroll-related audits, including quarterly and annual tax filings, retirement plan audits, and coordination with internal and external auditors
Partner closely with Finance, Accounting, HR, managers, and supervisors to reconcile payroll data, validate timekeeping, and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll close
Maintain overall accountability for payroll execution, whether processing directly or managing internal resources and external providers
Administer all U.S. benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life insurance, disability, leave programs, COBRA, and retirement plans
Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and leaders on benefits-related matters
Ensure accurate and timely processing of benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations, maintaining data integrity across systems and vendors
Maintain audit-ready documentation, controls, and procedures to support internal and external reviews and regulatory inquiries
Lead annual open enrollment planning, execution, and employee communications
Monitor compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, including ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, and related requirements
Partner with internal HR leaders, brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators to evaluate plan design, cost trends, compliance posture, and employee experience
Support financial reconciliation of benefits costs, vendor invoices, and payroll deductions in partnership with Finance and Accounting
Develop scalable payroll and benefits processes to support growth and increasing organizational complexity
Ensure data integrity across HR, payroll, benefits, and finance systems
Lead system enhancements, integrations, reporting, and process optimization initiatives
Act as system owner and subject matter expert for payroll and benefits platforms (e.g., Dayforce, Rippling, or similar enterprise HRIS solutions)
Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment at all times
Provide leadership with data-driven insights and recommendations related to payroll and benefits strategy
Collaborate closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and IT to ensure aligned, compliant, and well-governed people operations
Qualification
Required
15+ years of progressive experience in U.S. payroll and benefits administration
Deep knowledge of U.S. employment, payroll tax, and benefits regulations
Proven experience managing multi-state payroll and benefits compliance
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively across Finance, HR, Legal, and leadership teams
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving ability
Proven ability to independently own and manage end-to-end payroll and benefits functions
Strong experience with enterprise payroll and HRIS platforms
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field preferred
Experience supporting growing, multi-site organizations; manufacturing or operational environments strongly preferred
Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., CPP, FPC, CEBS, SHRM-CP/SCP)
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
Retirement savings plan with company contributions.
Employer-paid life and short-term disability insurance.
Optional additional insurance coverage.
Generous paid time off and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Company
Praxt Talent
Praxt is a recruitment firm specializing in sourcing top-tier talent.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase