Payroll & Benefits Manager (Paylocity)

Payroll & Benefits Manager (Paylocity Required)

Location: Winter Park, FL (Hybrid – Onsite 2 Days/Week)Salary: $65,000-$80,000

About the Role

We are seeking a high-energy, detail-driven Payroll & Benefits Manager to own and elevate our payroll and benefits operations across multiple states. This role is ideal for a proactive, people-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in accuracy, and brings positive energy to everything they do.

The ideal candidate is a true Paylocity expert—with deep, hands-on experience navigating and managing the platform’s backend—and has a passion for employee engagement and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Management (Primary Focus)

• Own and manage full-cycle, multi-state payroll for approximately 200 employees 

• Serve as the internal subject matter expert for Paylocity, with extensive knowledge of system configuration, reporting, integrations, audits, and backend functionality.

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll, bonuses, commissions, and adjustments.

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

• Reconcile payroll reports, resolve discrepancies, and manage year-end processes (W-2s, audits, tax filings).

• Partner with Finance to ensure payroll accuracy, budgeting alignment, and reporting.

Benefits Administration

• Oversee employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans.

• Manage open enrollment, vendor relationships, and benefits communications.

• Ensure accurate benefits deductions and system integrations.

• Support employees with benefits questions and enrollment needs.

Employee Engagement & HR Support

• Drive employee engagement initiatives, wellness programs, and internal events.

• Serve as a trusted, approachable resource for employees regarding payroll, benefits, and HR-related matters.

• Partner with HR leadership to enhance the employee experience.

• Support onboarding and offboarding processes related to payroll and benefits.

Compliance & Reporting

• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation.

• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements.

• Prepare and analyze payroll and benefits metrics for leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (preferred).

• 5+ years of payroll and benefits administration experience.

• Advanced, hands-on experience with Paylocity required, including backend configuration, reporting, troubleshooting, and system administration.

• Proven experience managing multi-state payroll.

• Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations and employment laws.

• Experience supporting employee engagement initiatives.

• Highly detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.

• Positive, upbeat, and proactive “go-getter” mindset.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with leadership.

Work Environment

• Hybrid role with two days per week onsite in our office in Winter Park, FL.

• Collaborative, fast-paced, and people-first culture.

• High visibility and direct partnership with executive leadership.