Payroll and Benefits Manager

Kairoi Residential; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kairoi Residential in San Antonio, TX, seeks a Payroll and Benefits Manager to oversee all payroll processing and benefits administration for the company. You will develop strategies, manage compliance, and mentor staff to ensure accurate, timely pay and benefits delivery.

The role requires multi-state knowledge, strong business partnering, and hands-on leadership in HRIS systems and audits, with a focus on accuracy, process improvement, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, accounting, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in payroll and benefits.
• Experience with payroll systems, HRIS, and benefits platforms.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational, time-management, leadership, and project management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of multi-state payroll and benefits laws (FLSA/ERISA/ACA).
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive payroll and benefits strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Manage full payroll cycle, including processing, tax reporting, and compliance.
• Administer employee benefits programs: enrollments, changes, terminations, leave management.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and benefits laws.
• Maintain accurate employee records in payroll and HRIS systems.
• Prepare and analyze payroll and benefits reports, identify trends and improvements.
• Manage payroll and benefits audits and inquiries from employees.
• Liaise with payroll providers, benefits administrators, and third-party vendors.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise payroll and benefits staff.

Skills

8+ years payroll & benefits experience

HRIS experience

Payroll systems

Benefits platforms

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organization

Time management

Leadership

Project management

Regulatory knowledge (FLSA, ERISA, ACA

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR/Business/Accounting

Job description

PAYROLL AND BENEFITS MANAGERAs a Payroll and Benefits Manager, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the company's payroll processing and benefits administration functions. This position requires a highly organized and results-oriented individual with a strong understanding of payroll and benefits principles, regulations, and best practices. You will develop and implement payroll and benefits strategies, manage the payroll process, and ensure the company's compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

• Develop and implement comprehensive payroll and benefits strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Manage the full cycle of the payroll process, including payroll processing, tax reporting, and compliance.
• Administer all employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, terminations, and leave management.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to payroll and benefits.
• Oversee the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date employee records in the payroll and HRIS systems.
• Prepare and analyze payroll and benefits reports, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Manage payroll and benefits audits.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding payroll and benefits.
• Manage relationships with payroll providers, benefits administrators, and other third-party vendors.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise payroll and benefits staff.

Summary

PAYROLL AND BENEFITS MANAGER

As a Payroll and Benefits Manager, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the company's payroll processing and benefits administration functions. This position requires a highly organized and results-oriented individual with a strong understanding of payroll and benefits principles, regulations, and best practices. You will develop and implement payroll and benefits strategies, manage the payroll process, and ensure the company's compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive payroll and benefits strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Manage the full cycle of the payroll process, including payroll processing, tax reporting, and compliance.
• Administer all employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, terminations, and leave management.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to payroll and benefits.
• Oversee the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date employee records in the payroll and HRIS systems.
• Prepare and analyze payroll and benefits reports, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Manage payroll and benefits audits.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding payroll and benefits.
• Manage relationships with payroll providers, benefits administrators, and other third-party vendors.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise payroll and benefits staff.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Experience with payroll systems, HRIS, and benefits administration platforms.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational, time-management, leadership, and project management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of multi-state payroll and benefits laws, regulations, and best practices, including FLSA, ERISA, ACA, and other relevant legislation.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with no major infractions in the last 12 months.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the Payroll and Benefits Manager role. The specific duties and responsibilities may vary.