Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Ever.Ag • Lewisville, TX

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll & Benefits Administrator independently manages payroll, benefits, and leave-of-absence administration across a global organization. The role owns day-to-day People Operations processes and helps ensure accurate, timely, consistent, and compliant service. It uses Workday Payroll to administer payroll operations, maintain data integrity, investigate discrepancies, and troubleshoot system and process issues. The administrator also serves as a resource for employee questions, maintains confidential records, supports reporting and audits, and coordinates with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

The position calls for a proactive, resourceful self-starter who exercises sound judgment and takes issues from investigation through resolution. The administrator identifies root causes, process gaps, and opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and the employee experience, then implements practical solutions. The role also supports broader People Operations, wellness, and employee experience initiatives as needed.

The position is based in Lewisville, Texas, with a light hybrid option (in office as needed, with no set days). Fully remote work in the United States may be available for highly qualified candidates. Ever.Ag does not hire candidates residing in California, Hawaii, or Alaska. The position reports to the Senior Director, People & Culture and is full-time and exempt.

Requirements

• Three to five years of progressive experience in payroll, benefits, leave administration, or People Operations.
• Hands-on experience using Workday Payroll; experience limited to Workday HRIS or other Workday modules without Workday Payroll experience does not meet this requirement.
• Experience administering payroll and benefits in a complex, multi-location organization.
• Working knowledge of payroll and benefits practices, leave administration, applicable compliance requirements, and employee support processes.
• Experience working with payroll and benefits vendors and coordinating issue resolution across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to troubleshoot, investigate root causes, and develop effective solutions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• A high degree of discretion in handling confidential employee and compensation information.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, exercise sound judgment, and follow issues through to resolution.

Nice To Haves

• Global payroll experience.
• Payroll or benefits certifications.
• Fully remote work may be available to highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day administration and delivery of payroll, benefits, and leave-of-absence programs.
• Manage payroll and benefits processes, employee records, controls, and related activities throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Administer and support payroll operations in Workday Payroll, troubleshoot discrepancies and system or process issues, and help maintain data integrity.
• Coordinate benefits administration, employee leave programs, and related People Operations initiatives.
• Respond to employee questions about payroll, benefits, and leave, provide clear guidance, and resolve issues efficiently.
• Investigate payroll, benefits, and system-related issues, identify root causes, and drive solutions through resolution.
• Identify process gaps, recurring issues, and opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and the employee experience.
• Develop and implement practical solutions when existing procedures do not meet business needs.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records and support reporting, audits, reconciliations, and other operational requirements.
• Monitor processes and deadlines, anticipate potential issues, and act before they affect employees or business operations.
• Manage payroll and benefits vendor relationships, coordinate services, address concerns, and hold partners accountable for timely resolution.
• Partner with People & Culture, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to support payroll and benefits delivery.
• Help maintain compliance with applicable payroll, benefits, leave, and employment requirements across relevant jurisdictions.
• Communicate process updates, requirements, and employee guidance clearly and effectively.
• Support broader People Operations, wellness, and employee experience initiatives as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level