Payroll & Benefits Leader: Strategy, Compliance, and Impact

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

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.