Payroll and Benefits Manager

TriSource LLC; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TriSource LLC is seeking an experienced Benefits and Payroll Manager in Wilson, North Carolina to oversee payroll operations and benefits administration. The role requires hands-on leadership, meticulous attention to detail, and strong knowledge of enterprise-level payroll systems to ensure accurate, timely processing and regulatory compliance.

You will lead payroll and benefits teams, coordinate with Finance and HR, and drive process improvements while maintaining data integrity and employee

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience with large-scale payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Proven ability to ensure compliance with payroll regulations.
• Proficiency in HRIS and payroll reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Manage employee benefits programs, enrollment, eligibility, and vendor coordination.
• Develop and enforce payroll and benefits policies and documentation; ensure data confidentiality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Accounting/Business

Tools

Enterprise-level payroll system

HRIS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Benefits and Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations and employee benefits administration for an organization in Wilson, North Carolina. This individual will play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing, effective benefits management, regulatory compliance, and a positive employee experience.

The ideal candidate has experience managing payroll for a large employee population, working with enterprise-level payroll systems, and overseeing benefits programs. This role requires a hands‑on leader with strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage complex payroll and benefits processes efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Management

• Oversee end‑to‑end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable federal and state regulations.
• Manage payroll operations for a large employee population using an enterprise‑level payroll system.
• Review payroll data, reconciliations, deductions, tax withholdings, and adjustments to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with reporting requirements and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, system functionality, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with Finance, HR, and other departments to resolve payroll discrepancies and address employee inquiries.

Benefits Administration

• Oversee employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, and other offerings.
• Manage benefits enrollment, eligibility, qualifying life events, and employee status changes.
• Coordinate with benefits providers, brokers, and third‑party administrators.
• Ensure benefits plans and related processes comply with applicable regulations.
• Support annual open enrollment and communicate benefits information to employees.
• Review benefits invoices and reconciliations to ensure accurate deductions and billing.

Leadership and Compliance

• Develop and maintain effective payroll and benefits policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of sensitive employee and compensation information.
• Monitor changes in payroll and benefits regulations and implement necessary updates.
• Provide guidance and support to employees and leadership on payroll and benefits matters.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and support system upgrades, implementations, and integrations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Significant experience managing payroll and employee benefits operations.
• Required: Experience managing payroll through a large‑scale, enterprise‑level payroll system
• Strong understanding of payroll processing, payroll taxes, deductions, reconciliations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience administering employee benefits programs and managing vendor relationships.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and accuracy.
• Experience leading payroll and benefits teams or overseeing complex, high‑volume processes is highly desirable.