Payroll and Benefits Manager

Pure Beauty Farms, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the horticultural industry is seeking a Payroll and Benefits Manager to oversee payroll and benefits administration in Miami, Florida. The role involves managing payroll processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting employee benefits programs. Ideal candidates will possess strong knowledge in payroll systems and have a bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field with at least 5 years of experience.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in payroll and benefits administration.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and compliance regulations.
• Agriculture industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bi-weekly payroll processing.
• Manage employee benefits programs.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Tools

Paychex

UKG

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Pure Beauty Farms, Inc.

Senior Director Human Resources | HR Management | Employee Relations| Culture | Talent Management | Benefits | Compliance

Company Overview:

Headquartered in sunny Miami, Florida, Pure Beauty supplies the Southeast United States as well as neighboring Islands with annuals, perennials, succulents, mums, poinsettias, tropicals and roses. We are a family-owned business with growing locations in Florida, Georgia, and Texas.

We are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality plants and remaining up to date with the latest garden trends.

Job Summary:

The Payroll and Benefits Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of payroll processing and employee benefits administration. This position ensures employees are paid accurately and on time while also managing benefit programs that support employee health, wellness, and retirement. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of payroll systems, benefits regulations, and compliance requirements.

Duties/Responsibilities

Payroll Administration:

• Oversee and process bi-weekly payroll in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure all payroll transactions are processed efficiently, including new hires, terminations, wage adjustments, deductions, garnishments and bonus payments.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and reports for audit and reconciliation purposes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Manage year-end reporting including W-2s and other tax documents.
• Be the liaison between employees and any payroll questions or concerns.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and changes in employment and payroll law.

Benefits Administration:

• Support the employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, Supplemental and 401k.
• Support with open enrollment, new hire enrollments, and benefit changes throughout the year.
• Work with insurance carriers and third-party administrators to resolve employee issues and ensure accurate enrollment.
• Educate employees about benefit offerings, eligibility, and changes to plans.
• Review monthly reconciliations of all invoices ensuring data reflects correctly
• Partner with HR and Finance to support organizational goals and improve internal processes.

Additional:

• Monitor labor budgets and ensure compliance with established hour allocations; regularly follow up with department managers to investigate and explain overages.
• Support HR with high-volume tasks during seasonal periods, including onboarding, terminations, and employee data entry.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll and benefits administration, including supervisory experience.
• Agriculture industry experience is a plus, especially with knowledge of H-2A visa program compliance and seasonal labor cycles.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems (e.g. Paychex, UKG) and benefit platforms.
• Familiarity with pay card reimbursement platforms such as Rapid! PayCard or similar systems preferred.
• Thorough understanding of payroll tax regulations, employee benefits law, and HR compliance.
• Experience with payroll and onboarding processes related to company acquisitions is a plus.
• Implementation experience with payroll, HRIS, or benefits platforms is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HRIS systems.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) and/or CEBS (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist) preferred.
• In office role
• Requires the ability to meet tight deadlines and manage confidential data.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Wholesale

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

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