Job Title: Payroll & Benefits Manager
Job Type: Direct Hire
Location: San Antonio, TX
Industry: Construction / Infrastructure Services
Pay: $75,000 – $85,000
Benefits: This role provides competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and holidays, quarterly bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement and education programs, and employee engagement/community involvement events.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Payroll & Benefits Manager will oversee the full payroll cycle for a workforce of approximately 300+ employees. This position will also handle benefit administration, compliance reporting, and team supervision while serving as a key liaison between payroll, HR, and external vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 7 years of payroll and benefits experience, with increasing responsibility.
• Proficiency in Spectrum ERP (or similar system) and Employee Navigator.
• Strong Excel skills including formulas, lookups, and reporting functions.
• Knowledge of payroll laws, Davis-Bacon requirements, ACA, COBRA, and wage/tax regulations.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, HR, or Business Administration preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly desirable.

• Manage weekly payroll processing using an ERP system..
• Oversee certified payroll submissions for government and municipal contracts.
• Supervise and mentor a Payroll & Benefits Coordinator, providing guidance on day-to-day activities.
• Administer employee benefits including enrollment, deductions, reconciliations, and vendor communications.
• Partner with HR on payroll-related aspects of onboarding, promotions, and terminations.
• Lead audits, reviews, and reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Research and resolve payroll and benefits discrepancies with professionalism.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.