Payroll & Benefits Manager

United Flow Technologies • Irving, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

United Flow Technologies (UFT) is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Manager to play a key role in supporting its growing, multi-state workforce. This is a hands-on leadership position where the successful candidate will oversee payroll and benefits operations, lead a team of three, and serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers. The role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact by ensuring payroll is accurate and timely, benefits are effectively administered, compliance requirements are met, and employees receive responsive support. UFT is looking for someone who is detail-oriented, solutions-focused, and enjoys being involved in both the day-to-day work and the bigger picture. This is a fully onsite, Monday–Friday position based in their Irving, TX office.

Requirements

• 10+ years of payroll and benefits administration experience.
• Hands-on experience processing multi-state payroll from start to finish.
• Experience preparing and managing certified payroll, including prevailing wage and government contract compliance.
• Strong knowledge of payroll, benefits, taxes, deductions, and compliance requirements.
• Experience administering employee benefits, including open enrollment.
• Experience with payroll audits, reconciliations, and issue resolution.
• Knowledge of FMLA and leave administration.
• Experience working with third-party payroll, benefits, and insurance vendors.
• Prior experience leading or managing a team.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work onsite Monday-Friday in Irving, TX.

Nice To Haves

• Paylocity experience.
• Experience supporting a multi-location or growing organization.
• Experience improving payroll, benefits, or HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process multi-state payroll, ensuring timely and accurate pay, tax withholdings, deductions, and compliance.
• Conduct payroll audits, reconciliations, and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
• Maintain payroll records and partner with internal teams and vendors to support payroll operations.
• Administer certified payroll reporting and ensure compliance with prevailing wage and government contract requirements.
• Oversee employee benefits programs, including enrollments, eligibility, deductions, vendor coordination, and open enrollment.
• Serve as a resource for employee benefits questions and resolve coverage or billing issues.
• Reconcile benefit invoices and support benefits-related reporting and audits.
• Administer FMLA and other leave programs, coordinating with employees, managers, and third-party providers.
• Ensure accurate documentation, tracking, and employee communication throughout the leave process.
• Lead, coach, and support the payroll and benefits team while remaining actively involved in day-to-day operations.
• Establish priorities, monitor workload, and ensure accurate and timely completion of responsibilities.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, compliance, and employee experience.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information and ensure compliance with payroll, benefits, and employment regulations.
• Support audits, reporting requirements, and other payroll and benefits-related projects as needed.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed