Payroll & Benefits Manager; Paylocity

Job Description

Location:

Winter Park, FL (Hybrid – Onsite 2 Days/Week)

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 expert
—with deep, hands‑on experience navigating and managing the platform’s backend—and has a passion for employee engagement and service excellence.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Bachelor’s 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

• 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