Payroll & Benefits Manager

Premium Guard Inc. (PGI); Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Premium Guard, Inc. is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Manager in Memphis, TN. This hands-on role will own the end-to-end payroll, benefits administration, HRIS support, and compliance, collaborating with HR and Finance to ensure accurate and timely operations.

The ideal candidate will oversee payroll processing across hourly, salaried, and incentive populations, drive process improvements, and support compensation and benefits programs while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Own the payroll system and end-to-end payroll process.
• Oversee payroll processing for hourly, salaried, and incentive populations.
• Establish payroll controls, audits, and reconciliation procedures.
• Train site HR generalists on payroll processes and data accuracy expectations.
• Serve as escalation point for payroll issues, corrections, audits and complex transactions.
• Partner with Finance on reconciliations, reporting, and audit support.
• Drive automation and process improvements related to payroll and time-keeping.
• Oversee day-to-day benefits administration and vendor coordination.
• Support leave administration programs (FMLA, STD, LTD) with third-party admins.
• Develop and maintain HR policies and ensure confidentiality of information.

Skills

Payroll administration

HRIS management

Regulatory compliance

Benefits administration

Process improvement

Job description

Premium Guard, Inc, a privately held company, was established in 1996. We are a leading supplier of private label solutions in the automotive aftermarket. We have an exceptional commitment to performance, innovation, and partnership in the automotive aftermarket industry. Our focus is on designing, manufacturing and distributing products for automotive, diesel, power sports, and specialty filter markets.

We are excited to announce that we are hiring a Payroll & Benefits Manager. The Payroll & Benefits Manager is a hands‑on role responsible for the administration, execution, and continuous improvement of the organization’s payroll, benefits, and related HR programs. This position oversees payroll processing, benefits administration, HRIS support, compliance, reporting, and employee support while partnering closely with HR and Finance teams to ensure accurate and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration & Operations (Primary Accountability)

• Own the payroll system and end‑to‑end payroll process, including configuration, maintenance, upgrades, and vendor relationships while collaborating with the HR team.
• Oversee and administer payroll processing to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery across hourly, salaried, and incentive‑eligible populations.
• Establish payroll controls, audits, and reconciliation procedures to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Train, support, and enable site HR generalists on payroll processes, system usage, and data accuracy expectations.
• Serve as the escalation point for payroll issues, corrections, audits, and complex transactions.
• Partner with Finance on reconciliations, reporting, and audit support.
• Drive automation and process improvement initiatives related to payroll and time‑keeping.

Compensation Strategy & Administration

• Support compensation administration activities, including market pricing, job evaluations, and annual compensation review process.
• Assist HR leadership with compensation benchmarking and reporting as needed.
• Maintain compensation‑related records, documentation, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations.

Benefits Administration & Employee Support

• Oversee day‑to‑day benefits administration, including enrollment, changes, audits, employee inquiries, and vendor coordination.
• Support leave administration programs (e.g., FMLA, STD, LTD) in partnership with third‑party administrators.
• Provide direct employee support for benefits, payroll, and HR related questions as needed.
• Assist with Workers’ Compensation administration and coordination.
• Support annual open enrollment planning, communication, and execution.

HR Administration & Program Support

• Develop, update, and maintain HR policies, procedures, forms, and related documentation tied to compensation, benefits, and payroll.
• Prepare and distribute employee communications related to pay, benefits, payroll changes, and HR programs.
• Support employee engagement, wellness initiatives, and recognition programs.
• Ensure confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and company information.

Compliance, Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with all applicable employment, payroll, compensation, and benefits laws and regulations.
• Maintain documentation, internal controls, and audit readiness across all assigned programs.
• Analyze metrics and trends to identify risks, opportunities, and improvement areas.
• Support HR initiatives related to employee engagement, wellness, recognition, and communication programs.