REVELxp - Director of Benefits and HRIS, Winston-Salem

ABOUT REVELxp

REVELxp is a premier sports hospitality company. We work with hundreds of college and professional teams and major sporting events to deliver exceptional fan experiences, including full-service tailgates, premium hospitality events and exclusive ticket packages. In addition to managing fan experience offerings, we also provide comprehensive hospitality solutions to our team and event partners with event staffing, event management, premium hospitality management and venue installations.

We are growing at a rapid pace and are looking for goal-oriented, purpose driven, high-energy individuals to join our team! 

We created REVELxp to reimagine and redefine game day with memory-making experiences that ignite fan passion, drive attendance, and build loyalty for sports and entertainment brands across the world. We believe that sports play a powerful, community building part in society and we work with the purpose of amplifying the social experience around gameday.

This is why jobs here at REVELxp offer countless ways to create memorable experiences - from hospitality to operations to revenue generation. Our fast-paced, fun environment is what helps us create true partnerships with the professional sports properties we work alongside. The REVELXP team seeks to grow with innovative self-starters who want to be a part of reshaping fan experiences across the nation.  We operate along a core set of values that set us apart in how we work and who is a great fit for our team: service, entrepreneurship, and joy.  

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Benefits and HRIS is responsible for the leadership and operations of the organization’s employee benefits programs and other core HR functions. This role ensures accurate, timely, compliant, and employee-focused administration of health and welfare benefits, retirement programs, leave programs, and related HR processes for our roughly 280 full-time team member organization plus part-time and seasonal staff members.  

The Director will lead benefits and HRIS management, manage vendor and broker relationships, oversee regulatory compliance, identify opportunities to improve processes and technology, and partner closely with Finance, Legal, and HR colleagues. This position requires a strong balance of operational discipline, technical expertise, and exceptional attention to detail. 

This role reports to the Senior Vice President of Human Resources.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Primary duties include, but are not limited to: 

Benefits and Employment 

• Manage health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, wellness, leave, and other employee benefit programs. 
• Manage relationships with benefits brokers, consultants, carriers, third-party administrators, and other vendors; set up annual benefits rates and carrier files. 
• Partner with SVP of HR in annual benefits planning, renewal negotiations, open enrollment, communications, and implementation. 
• Ensure accurate benefits eligibility, enrollment, deductions, billing, reconciliation, and employee communications. 
• Serve as 401(k) plan administrator; perform functions including assisting with enrollment, annual testing, annual audit, reviewing contribution changes, distributions and rollovers. 
• Process new hires and terminations; update employee information (supervisor, cost center, pay rate, etc.).  
• Post open positions with approved job descriptions. 
• Manage short-term disability payments. 
• Facilitate annual performance review set up in HRIS (Paylocity) system.  
• Review background checks; allocate monthly invoice; run MVRs, as needed. 
• Evaluate opportunities to improve team member experience. 
• Respond to unemployment claims 

HRIS Administration 

• Manage timekeeping and benefits within the HRIS (Paylocity) system; conduct time and labor set up, and recruitment administration and onboarding administration. 
• Service as internal primary point of contact for Paylocity. 
• Support payroll policies, procedures, controls, and audit processes. 
• In partnership with Finance, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, tax requirements, wage and hour regulations, and reporting obligations. 
• Monitor payroll data and trends to identify discrepancies, risks, and opportunities for improvement. 
• Manage and organize electronic resources for team members in Paylocity. 

Compliance & Risk Management 

• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local payroll and benefits regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA, FLSA, and applicable tax requirements. 
• Conduct required regulatory filings, audits, plan documentation, notices, and compliance activities. 
• Establish appropriate internal controls to protect team member data and ensure the integrity of payroll and benefits processes. 
• Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive information. 
• Generate reports, as requested, including annual EEO reporting, and State and federal wage reports. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or Accounting or equivalent work experience.  
• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in Benefits and HR operations. 
• Significant experience managing benefits and HR operations in a multi-state environment. 
• Experience with HRIS systems (Paylocity, Workday, UKG, ADP, or other system). 
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment and employee benefits regulations and compliance requirements. 
• Experience managing benefits programs, vendors, brokers, and renewals. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable recommendations. 
• Excellent communication and relationship-management skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with discretion and integrity. 
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.  
• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) or similar benefits credential preferred. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Ability to sit, bend, stoop, and reach 
• Manual dexterity for keying and other office responsibilities 
• Good visual acuity and attention to detail 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• In-office environment  

BENEFITS 

• Healthcare with HSA and FSA 
• Retirement plan with 401(k) match 
• Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Holidays, Floating holidays and other paid leave 

Note: Applicants are considered on a rolling basis.