Payroll & Benefits Administrator

Ever.Ag • Lewisville, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll & Benefits Administrator owns payroll, benefits, and leave-of-absence administration across a global organization. The role independently manages critical People Operations processes, supports employees and internal teams, coordinates with external vendors, and helps ensure programs operate accurately, on time, consistently, and compliantly. Hands-on Workday Payroll experience is essential.

The administrator investigates complex payroll, benefits, and system issues; identifies root causes; and follows through on solutions. The role also identifies process gaps and implements practical improvements to efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and the employee experience. It requires sound judgment, initiative, discretion, and the ability to work independently while maintaining strong partnerships with People & Culture, Finance, vendors, and other stakeholders.

The position is based in Lewisville, Texas, with a light hybrid option requiring office attendance as needed and no set days. Fully remote work within the United States is also available for highly qualified candidates. Ever.Ag does not hire candidates residing in California, Hawaii, or Alaska.

Requirements

• Three to five years of progressive experience in payroll, benefits, leave administration, or People Operations.
• Hands-on experience using Workday Payroll, including navigating the system, working with payroll data, investigating discrepancies, and troubleshooting issues; experience with Workday HRIS or other Workday modules without Workday Payroll 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.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• High degree of discretion when 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, exercise sound judgment, take initiative, and follow issues through to resolution.

Nice To Haves

• Global payroll experience.
• Payroll or benefits certifications.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day administration and delivery of payroll, benefits, and leave-of-absence programs across the organization.
• Manage payroll and benefits processes, employee records, controls, and related activities throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Administer and support Workday Payroll operations; troubleshoot discrepancies and investigate system or process issues to help maintain data integrity.
• Coordinate benefits administration, employee leave programs, and related People Operations initiatives.
• Respond to employee questions about payroll, benefits, and leave, providing clear guidance and resolving 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 employee experience.
• Develop and implement practical solutions when established procedures no longer meet business needs.
• Maintain accurate and 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