Payroll and Benefits Administrator

About the role

We are looking for a Payroll and Benefits Administrator to support accurate payroll delivery and employee benefits administration for a public-sector organization in Lewisville, Texas. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong payroll knowledge, careful attention to detail, and the ability to manage confidential information with professionalism. The position will oversee payroll processing for a workforce of roughly 130 employees while helping maintain compliance with applicable policies and employment regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for approximately 130 employees on a biweekly or semimonthly schedule using payroll and timekeeping systems such as ADP Workforce Now and UKG Pro or comparable platforms.
• Review earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and time records to confirm payroll is completed accurately and submitted within required deadlines.
• Maintain current payroll data by updating employee records for hires, departures, compensation adjustments, benefit deductions, and tax-related changes.
• Administer benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, retirement, leave, and wellness offerings, ensuring employee elections are entered correctly and maintained consistently.
• Coordinate benefit enrollment activity, qualifying life event updates, and annual open enrollment while responding to employee questions in a timely manner.
• Reconcile payroll registers, deduction reports, and carrier invoices to identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Finance teams to support reporting needs, employee data accuracy, and payroll-related internal controls.
• Assist with year-end payroll responsibilities such as tax form preparation, audit documentation, and required payroll reconciliations.
• Monitor payroll and benefits practices to help ensure alignment with wage laws, tax requirements, and organizational policies.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience handling both payroll processing and benefits administration in a full-cycle capacity.
• Practical experience with ADP Workforce Now, UKG Pro, or similar payroll and timekeeping systems.
• Working knowledge of payroll taxes, deductions, garnishments, compliance requirements, and benefit plan administration.
• Experience supporting payroll for an employee population of 100 or more is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to prepare, review, and interpret payroll reports.
• Strong organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail when managing sensitive employee information.
• Clear communication skills and a service-oriented approach when assisting employees and collaborating with internal departments.
• A payroll-related certification or comparable credential is considered an advantage.