Payroll & Benefits Manager

About the role

United Flow Technologies (UFT) is a platform established in July 2021 to invest in the municipal and industrial water and wastewater market. UFT partners with market‑leading businesses to provide process, pump, automation & control, and other equipment solutions nationwide. The company is seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Manager to support its growing, multi‑state workforce. This is a hands‑on leadership position overseeing payroll and benefits operations, leading a team of three, and serving as a trusted resource for employees and managers. The role is fully onsite, Monday – Friday, in Irving, TX.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Administration
  • 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.
• Benefits Administration
  • 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.
• Leave Administration
  • 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.
• Leadership & Process Improvement
  • 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.
• Compliance & Reporting
  • 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Schedule

Fully onsite, Monday – Friday, based in Irving, TX.