Payroll and Benefits Manager

calyxseniorliving; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Calyx Living in Raleigh, NC, is hiring a Payroll and Benefits Manager to work in the corporate office. This role supports our business, interacting with senior leadership and communities, and ensures accurate payroll and benefits processes.

The position requires multi-site payroll/benefits experience, proficiency with payroll systems (Paylocity a plus), and strong communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of multi-site payroll and benefits management experience.
• Experience with payroll systems; Paylocity a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain team member records, time and attendance, and benefits elections.
• Process onboarding, offboarding, and rate/position changes.
• Ensure accurate payroll data and timely enrollment.
• Respond to unemployment claims and prepare appeals.
• Maintain Workers' Compensation claims.
• Coordinate annual benefits open enrollment and ACA compliance.
• Reconcile insurance, 401(k), and other payroll deductions.
• Prepare and submit DOL/OSHA/BLR reports.
• Track FMLA leave for compliance.
• Support field teams with recruiting, payroll, and HR issues.
• Collaborate with senior management on analytics for decision-making.

Skills

Payroll management

Benefits management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Independent

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 2-year degree

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

Calyx Living, a Raleigh-based company in the business of building and operating assisted living communities, is seeking to hire a Payroll and Benefits Manager to work in the corporate office in Raleigh, NC. This position plays a vital role in supporting Calyx's business, regularly interacting directly with both senior leadership and the communities.

Payroll and Benefits Manager Responsibilities

• Maintain team member information including routine review and retention of time and attendance records, personnel files, and benefits elections.
• Process onboarding for new hires, offboarding for terminations, and rate/position changes.
• Ensure accurate payroll information, including timely enrollment in the payroll system and correction at the community of missed punches.
• Respond to all unemployment claims and prepare documentation for appeals.
• Maintain and monitor all Workers' Compensation claims.
• Assist with annual Team Member benefit open enrollment. Maintain and track compliance with ACA regulations.
• Reconcile insurance, 401(k), and all other payroll-related deductions to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare and submit all DOL, BLR, OSHA, etc. reports.
• Track all FMLA leave to ensure compliance.
• Provide support to field team members for various recruiting, payroll and/or HR issues.
• Work with senior management to create and track analytics to optimize management decision-making.

Qualifications

• Preferably 3 to 5 years of multi-site payroll and benefit management experience.
• Expertise in current generation payroll systems. Familiarity with Paylocity a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Must be service-oriented and diplomatic, with the ability to work proactively and independently in a fast-paced setting.
• Bachelor's Degree or combination of experience and 2-year degree required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with team members across all levels within an organization.

If you have strong organizational skills, attention to detail and are interested in an exciting opportunity to join a successful, expanding company, please apply here!