Payroll & Benefits Manager (Paylocity)
Tews Company
Winter Park, FL
Payroll & Benefits Manager (Paylocity Required)
Location: Winter Park, FL (Hybrid Onsite 2 Days/Week)
Salary: $65,000-$80,000
About the Role
We are seeking a high-energy, detail-driven Payroll & Benefits Manager to own and elevate our payroll and benefits operations across multiple states. This role is ideal for a proactive, people-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in accuracy, and brings positive energy to everything they do.
The ideal candidate is a true Paylocity expertwith deep, hands-on experience navigating and managing the platforms backendand has a passion for employee engagement and service excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Management (Primary Focus)
Own and manage full-cycle, multi-state payroll for approximately 200 employees
Serve as the internal subject matter expert for Paylocity, with extensive knowledge of system configuration, reporting, integrations, audits, and backend functionality.
Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll, bonuses, commissions, and adjustments.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
Reconcile payroll reports, resolve discrepancies, and manage year-end processes (W-2s, audits, tax filings).
Partner with Finance to ensure payroll accuracy, budgeting alignment, and reporting.
Benefits Administration
Oversee employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans.
Manage open enrollment, vendor relationships, and benefits communications.
Ensure accurate benefits deductions and system integrations.
Support employees with benefits questions and enrollment needs.
Employee Engagement & HR Support
Drive employee engagement initiatives, wellness programs, and internal events.
Serve as a trusted, approachable resource for employees regarding payroll, benefits, and HR-related matters.
Partner with HR leadership to enhance the employee experience.
Support onboarding and offboarding processes related to payroll and benefits.
Compliance & Reporting
Maintain accurate employee records and documentation.
Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements.
Prepare and analyze payroll and benefits metrics for leadership.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (preferred).
5+ years of payroll and benefits administration experience.
Advanced, hands-on experience with Paylocity required, including backend configuration, reporting, troubleshooting, and system administration.
Proven experience managing multi-state payroll.
Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations and employment laws.
Experience supporting employee engagement initiatives.
Highly detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
Positive, upbeat, and proactive go-getter mindset.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with leadership.
Work Environment
Hybrid role with two days per week onsite in our office in Winter Park, FL.
Collaborative, fast-paced, and people-first culture.
High visibility and direct partnership with executive leadership.