Payroll and Benefits Manager

Position Overview

Valiant Residential is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Manager to play a critical role in shaping the future of People & Culture at Valiant. Reporting to the Director Human Resources this role leads the payroll and benefits function end to end with full ownership of payroll operations benefits administration HRIS (Paylocity) optimization and regulatory compliance across a multi-state multi-entity organization. As Valiant continues to evolve and modernize its People practices this position offers a unique opportunity to help build and elevate a Total Rewards foundation that supports growth engagement and operational excellence.

The successful candidate is a highly detail-oriented analytical professional who thrives in an environment where precision meets progress. They are comfortable operating as the sole owner of payroll and benefits execution while collaborating closely as a core member of the People & Culture team. With advanced proficiency in Excel and data reconciliation this individual brings exceptional accuracy sound judgment and a continuous-improvement mindset to complex high-volume processes. They balance independence with partnershipworking alongside the Director of Human Resources HR colleagues Finance and leaders to strengthen systems improve reporting support compliance and audits and deliver a best-in-class employee experience. Organized dependable and solutions-oriented the successful candidate is excited to bring fresh thinking structure and rigor to a growing People & Culture team as Valiant reimagines how HR and Total Rewards show up for its teams.

We Are Valiant

Valiant Residential is a next-generation property management company with more than 36 years of experience serving community owners and residents. We manage over 150 communities nationwide and employ a team of more than 800 professionals. Recognized as an NMHC Top 50 Manager and a Top 100 Place to Work in Multifamily Valiant delivers exceptional results through innovation accountability and operational excellence.

Headquartered in the DallasFort Worth Metroplex we are driven by a distinct Valiant Spiritbold collaborative and unwavering in our commitment to quality. Our approach is built on prosperous partnerships compassionate service and long-term value creation for our clients residents and communities. By pairing strategic insight with disciplined execution we continue to make a meaningful and lasting impact across the multifamily industry.

Why Work at Valiant

At Valiant Residential we dont just offer jobswe build careers. As a consistently recognized Top Place to Work we attract professionals who value ownership precision and service excellence.

We offer competitive total compensation and comprehensive benefits including free health insurance options and 401(k) matching within a culture that prioritizes growth accountability and continuous improvement. Our People & Culture team is a strategic partner to the businessempowering teams developing leaders and supporting the success of our communities and clients.

What Youll Be Doing

• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations for multi-state multi-entity environments ensuring accurate and timely processing across payroll cycles.
• Responsible for benefits administration including medical dental vision life disability HSA FSA and retirement plans ensuring accurate enrollments changes terminations and carrier integrations.
• Ensure the accurate calculation reconciliation and auditing of wages bonuses commissions overtime deductions garnishments and retroactive adjustments.
• Own payroll data integrity through regular audits reconciliations and controls partnering closely with Finance on general ledger mapping exports payroll tax coordination and financial audits.
• Serve as system owner and primary administrator for Paylocity payroll time and labor benefits workflows reporting and configuration ensuring system accuracy efficiency and scalability.
• Build maintain and optimize HRIS workflows dashboards custom reports forms and automations to support compliance leadership reporting and operational efficiency.
• Lead annual open enrollment partnering with brokers carriers Finance and internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth compliant and well-communicated process.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal state and local requirements including FLSA wage and hour laws payroll tax regulations ACA COBRA HIPAA ERISA and other benefit-related mandates.
• Prepare review and support required federal and state reporting audits and filings related to payroll benefits and employment compliance.
• Serve as the escalation point for payroll benefits and HRIS issues providing timely accurate and customer-focused support to Team Members and People Leaders.
• Train managers and onsite teams on payroll timekeeping benefits and system processes as needed to ensure proper execution and compliance.
• Partner with the People & Culture team and Finance on cross-functional initiatives system enhancements and continuous improvement efforts that strengthen People operations and mitigate risk.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree in Human Resources Accounting Business Administration or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum of five years of progressive payroll experience and three years of benefits administration experience supporting multi-site multi-state operations. Experience in property management hospitality or similar operational environments preferred.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Advanced hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems (payroll time and labor benefits workflows reporting configuration troubleshooting); Paylocity strongly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws payroll tax principles benefits compliance and related reporting.
• Experience supporting audits reconciliations and compliance reviews in partnership with Finance.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis reconciliation and reporting.
• Meticulous attention to detail accuracy and sound judgment in handling confidential information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced growth environment.
• Strong communication relationship-building and collaboration skills with a service-focused mindset.
• Willingness to work 100% in-office; occasional travel may be required.

Third-Party Submissions and Staffing Agencies

Valiant Residential does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Valiant Residential and no placement fees will be paid. All official recruiting communications from Valiant Residential will come from an @ email address.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodation Statement

Valiant Residential is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. We provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions participate in the hiring process and enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position or to perform your job please contact Requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable laws.