Payroll and Benefits Manager

Premium Guard, Inc, a privately held company, was established in 1996. We are a leading supplier of private label solutions in the automotive aftermarket. We have an exceptional commitment to performance, innovation, and partnership in the automotive aftermarket industry. Our focus is on designing, manufacturing and distributing products for automotive, diesel, power sports and specialty filter markets. We are excited to announce that we are hiring a Payroll & Benefits Manager. The Payroll & Benefits Manager is a hands-on role responsible for the administration, execution, and continuous improvement of the organizations payroll, benefits, and related HR programs. This position oversees payroll processing, benefits administration, HRIS support, compliance, reporting, and employee support while partnering closely with HR and Finance teams to ensure accurate and efficient operations. Key Responsibilities Payroll Administration & Operations (Primary Accountability) Own the payroll system and end to end payroll process, including configuration, maintenance, upgrades, and vendor relationships while collaborating with the HR team. Oversee and administer payroll processing to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery across hourly, salaried, and incentive eligible populations. Establish payroll controls, audits, and reconciliation procedures to ensure data integrity and compliance. Train, support, and enable site HR Generalists on payroll processes, system usage, and data accuracy expectations. Serve as the escalation point for payroll issues, corrections, audits, and complex transactions. Partner with Finance on reconciliations, reporting, and audit support. Drive automation and process improvement initiatives related to payroll and timekeeping. Support compensation administration activities, including market pricing, job evaluations, and annual compensation review process. Assist HR leadership with compensation benchmarking and reporting as needed. Maintain compensation related records, documentation, and reporting Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations. Benefits Administration & Employee Support Oversee day to day benefits administration, including enrollment, changes, audits, employee inquiries, and vendor coordination. Support leave administration programs (e.g., FMLA, STD, LTD) in partnership with third party administrators. Provide direct employee support for benefits, payroll, and HR related questions as needed. Assist with Workers’ Compensation administration and coordination. Support annual open enrollment planning, communication, and execution. HR Administration & Program Support Develop, update, and maintain HR policies, procedures, forms, and related documentation tied to compensation, benefits, and payroll. Prepare and distribute employee communications related to pay, benefits, payroll changes, and HR programs. Support employee engagement, wellness initiatives, and recognition programs. Ensure confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and company information. Compliance, Governance & Continuous Improvement Ensure compliance with all applicable employment, payroll, compensation, and benefits laws and regulations. Maintain documentation, internal controls, and audit readiness across all assigned programs. Analyze metrics and trends to identify risks, opportunities, and improvement areas. Support HR initiatives related to employee engagement, wellness, recognition, and communication programs. Qualifications Demonstrated hands on payroll experience, including system ownership and processing. Experience supporting hourly and salaried employee populations in a manufacturing or operational environment preferred. Strong experience with payroll and HRIS systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong analytical skills required. Knowledge of payroll, benefits administration, and wage compliance practices. Ability to operate effectively in a player coach role with both execution and leadership responsibility. Strong communication, organization, and problem solving skills. Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred. 5+ years of HR, payroll, and/or benefits administration experience. Premium Guard, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Premium Guard Inc. (PGI)