Payroll Manager

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for an opportunity to own the entire payroll function while helping drive process improvements and system enhancements? Our client is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee end-to-end payroll operations, ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, and support an upcoming payroll/HRIS system implementation.

This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who enjoys balancing payroll processing, compliance, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration while maintaining exceptional accuracy and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Manage the complete payroll process for multiple payroll schedules, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Process new hires, employee changes, terminations, direct deposits, tax updates, and payroll adjustments.
• Calculate and process complex compensation changes, bonuses, stipends, retroactive pay, and final paychecks.
• Serve as the primary payroll resource for employees and managers, responding to payroll-related questions and resolving issues.
• Process payroll deductions including garnishments, tax levies, child support, and other required withholdings.
• Partner closely with Human Resources regarding employee records, paid time off, benefits administration, and payroll-related updates.
• Prepare payroll journal entries, account reconciliations, and support month-end close activities.
• Maintain payroll records while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare and file quarterly and annual payroll tax reports.
• Coordinate year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and payroll reconciliations.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing payroll schedules and required documentation.
• Assist with payroll budgeting, headcount reporting, and labor cost analysis.
• Generate payroll reports and provide insights to leadership to support business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Help support the implementation of a new HRIS/payroll platform.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Maintain payroll system integrity and assist with testing and implementation of system enhancements.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive payroll experience, including at least 3 years managing or leading payroll operations.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax compliance, including quarterly and annual filings.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with experience managing large datasets.
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience leading or participating in an HRIS or payroll system implementation.
• Experience working with multi-pay cycle payroll environments.
• CPP certification or similar payroll certification is a plus.

Compensation

$80,000.00-$100,000.00 Yearly

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