Payroll & Benefits Administrator

We are looking for an experienced Payroll & Benefits Lead to join our team in San Antonio, Texas. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in payroll management and benefits administration, particularly in handling multistate payrolls and open enrollment processes. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate payroll processing while managing vendor relationships for employee benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Process full-cycle payroll operations for weekly and bi-weekly schedules, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multistate payrolls.
• Manage certified payroll reporting and audits, maintaining detailed documentation for compliance purposes.
• Oversee payroll tax filings and ensure timely submissions to relevant authorities.
• Collaborate with vendors to administer employee benefits, including handling 401(k) plans using MPower.
• Support open enrollment periods by coordinating benefits activities and addressing employee inquiries.
• Utilize Dayforce to process payroll and identify system errors, making recommendations for improvements.
• Create detailed reports and analyses using Excel functions such as pivot tables and V-lookups.
• Ensure bilingual communication to support employees effectively in payroll and benefits matters.
• Conduct regular reviews to enhance payroll processes and ensure alignment with organizational policies.