Director of Payroll and Benefits

TLC Management•Marion, IN

19h

About The Position

The Director of Payroll and Benefits plays a critical leadership role in delivering an exceptional employee experience at TLC Management. This position ensures employees are paid accurately, supported through competitive benefits programs, and equipped through data-driven decision making that strengthens the organization and the care it provides. It is an opportunity to influence the employee experience for hundreds of team members across communities, helping create the foundation that allows caregivers, nurses, therapists, and support staff to focus on providing exceptional care to residents. The ideal candidate is a strategic payroll and benefits leader who enjoys turning data into meaningful business insights while supporting an organization dedicated to compassionate care.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
3+ years of progressive payroll and benefits experience.
3+ years of leadership experience.
Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax reporting, and employee benefits administration.
Advanced Excel and reporting skills.
Experience with ATS and ADP Workforce Now.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP).
Multi-site healthcare, senior living, or long-term care experience.

Responsibilities

Provides strategic leadership for payroll operations, employee benefits administration, workforce reporting, and HR analytics across TLC Management's communities and support center operations.
Ensures payroll accuracy and compliance, optimizes employee benefit programs, delivers meaningful workforce analytics, and drives operational improvements that support both employee engagement and organizational performance.
Directs and oversees payroll operations across multiple locations and entities.
Ensures timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing.
Manages payroll audits, reconciliations, tax reporting, and compliance activities.
Oversees garnishments, wage attachments, and payroll-related regulatory requirements.
Maintains payroll system integrity and employee data accuracy.
Develops and improves payroll processes, controls, and reporting.
Leads administration of all employee benefit programs.
Manages vendor relationships, renewals, and employee communications.
Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state regulations.
Oversees open enrollment and benefit education initiatives.
Reviews benefit invoices and conducts eligibility audits.
Supervises and mentors payroll and benefits team members.
Establishes and maintains policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Leads process improvement and automation initiatives.
Promotes a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous learning.