Benefits Manager Jobs in Texas
Benefits Manager jobs in Texas are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in corporate headquarters, large health systems, and financial services firms at levels from benefits coordinator through senior director. Houston, Dallas, and Austin anchor the market, where employers like ExxonMobil, AT&T, and CHRISTUS Health regularly recruit benefits professionals. The most sought-after specialties in Texas are health and welfare plan administration, 401(k) and retirement plan compliance, and leave management under state and federal law. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About the job
The Payroll & Benfits Manager is responsible for the strategic leadership, administration, compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement of payroll and benefits programs across all North American operations. This position oversees the processing of all payroll activities through ADP and other payroll vendors, ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and manages the administration of employee benefit programs.
The Payroll & Benefits Manager leads and develops the Payroll and Benefits team through training, coaching, auditing, and performance management while serving as the organization's subject matter expert in payroll, benefits, wage and hour compliance, benefit plan administration, payroll taxation, and vendor management. This role partners closely with People & Culture, Finance, Legal, and operational leadership to ensure accurate payroll processing, regulatory compliance, and a positive employee experience. This role reports in to the Director of People & Culture.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Operations & Compliance
- Manage and oversee all payroll processing activities across North American operations utilizing ADP and other approved payroll systems.
- Ensure payrolls are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with all federal, state, provincial, local, and company requirements.
- Establish payroll controls, procedures, and review processes to ensure payroll accuracy and minimize payroll errors.
- Monitor payroll tax compliance and ensure accurate withholding, reporting, reconciliation, and remittance requirements are completed.
- Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, overtime regulations, final pay requirements, leave-related pay requirements, garnishments, tax regulations, and other payroll-related employment laws.
- Review and approve payroll changes including new hires, promotions, transfers, compensation changes, merit increases, bonuses, and terminations.
- Oversee year-end payroll activities including W-2 preparation, tax reconciliation, and regulatory reporting.
- Develop and maintain payroll standard operating procedures, controls, policies, and training materials.
- Partner with Finance and external auditors during internal and external audits.
Benefits Administration
- Manage the administration of all employee benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability programs, FSA, HSA, retirement plans, wellness programs, and voluntary benefits.
- Lead annual open enrollment planning, implementation, employee education, communication, and enrollment activities.
- Coordinate benefit plan implementations, enhancements, carrier transitions, acquisitions, and integration projects.
- Ensure benefit enrollment data is accurately reflected within payroll systems and vendor platforms.
- Audit benefit deductions, eligibility files, carrier invoices, enrollment records, and payroll integrations to ensure accuracy.
- Oversee reconciliation of benefit deductions and invoices and resolve discrepancies with carriers and vendors.
- Monitor benefit plan compliance including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, Section 125 plans, retirement plan requirements, and other applicable regulations.
- Partner with brokers, consultants, carriers, and legal counsel regarding plan administration and compliance matters.
- Develop employee education and communication programs related to benefits and wellness initiatives.
Set yourself apart
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive payroll and benefits administration experience in a multi-state or multi-location environment.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of leadership or management experience overseeing payroll and/or benefits teams.
- Extensive experience with ADP payroll systems and related payroll technologies.
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, provincial, and local payroll regulations and employment laws.
- Strong knowledge of benefit plan administration, ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, retirement plans, and related compliance requirements.
- Experience managing payroll vendors, benefit providers, consultants, and service contracts.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and workforce/payroll reporting tools.
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional), CEBS, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
What's on offer?
Fagron offers exciting opportunities for personal and professional growth. We provide an open and truly dynamic environment which supports and encourages you to develop your skills and talents.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet
Ready for the challenge?
Apply online through careers.fagron.com.
Job Reference: NA00558
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Who's Hiring
- Domino's52

- Higginbotham6

- INSURICA4

- The Baldwin3

- Marsh McLennan Agency3

Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in benefits manager jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field required
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CBP, or CEBS certification strongly preferred by Texas employers
- Five or more years of benefits administration or HR generalist experience expected
- Demonstrated expertise managing group health, dental, vision, and retirement plans
- Working knowledge of ERISA, ACA, FMLA, and Texas-specific leave compliance requirements
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or ADP Workforce Now
Benefits Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a benefits manager in Texas?
Most benefits managers in Texas start with a bachelor's degree in human resources or business and several years in HR or benefits administration roles. Texas does not require a state-issued license to work as a benefits manager, but the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist designation through the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans and SHRM certifications are widely expected by Texas employers. Large Texas companies and health systems typically promote from senior benefits coordinator or HR generalist roles.
How much do benefits managers make in Texas?
Benefits managers in Texas earn a median of about $136,930 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $86,550 for the lowest 10% to over $216,890 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire benefits managers in Texas?
Employers hiring benefits managers in Texas right now include Domino's, Higginbotham, and INSURICA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Texas's concentration of energy companies, large hospital systems, and Fortune 500 corporate headquarters makes it one of the more active markets for benefits professionals in the country.
Which Texas cities have the most benefits manager jobs?
Houston, Dallas, and Cypress have the most benefits manager openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense cluster of energy, petrochemical, and medical center employers, while Dallas draws demand from financial services and retail corporate headquarters, and Austin's rapid tech sector growth has added a steady stream of benefits roles at both established firms and scaling companies.
Are there remote benefits manager jobs in Texas?
Yes, and they're more common than in many HR roles because benefits administration is largely desk-based and system-driven. About 83% of benefits manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how well the work translates off-site. Plan design, vendor management, and compliance reporting are the functions most frequently handled fully remotely.
How can I get hired as a benefits manager in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is landing a benefits coordinator or HR assistant role at a large Texas employer and building toward the manager title from within. Major Texas health systems, including those in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, and large retailers headquartered in the Dallas area run HR development programs that place early-career candidates in benefits support roles. Earning the CEBS designation or completing SHRM coursework while in an entry role signals intent and gives candidates a clear edge over others without formal credentials.
Where can I find and apply to benefits manager jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to benefits manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and target location, and apply directly to each one.
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