Payroll Manager

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a large, multi-jurisdiction workforce based in Baltimore, Maryland. This Long-term Contract opportunity is fully remote and is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can bring stability, accuracy, and strong leadership during a period of organizational change. The person in this role will guide day-to-day payroll execution, support a team of payroll specialists, and help maintain compliant, timely processing across complex payroll environments.

Responsibilities:

• Direct full-cycle payroll activities for a high-volume employee population, ensuring wages, variable compensation, and related payments are processed accurately and on schedule.

• Supervise and support a team of 4 to 5 payroll specialists, setting clear expectations and promoting consistent, high-quality output.

• Maintain payroll calendars and oversee critical deliverables such as tax submissions, year-end statements, reconciliations, and required payroll documentation.

• Monitor adherence to applicable federal, state, provincial, and local payroll regulations to reduce risk and uphold compliance standards.

• Prepare payroll data, audit support materials, and operational reports for internal review and external requirements.

• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and relevant vendors to address payroll questions, resolve discrepancies, and improve cross-functional coordination.

• Manage payroll system effectiveness by identifying issues, supporting troubleshooting efforts, and helping maintain reliable integrations with related platforms.

• Contribute to process improvements, team training, and operational continuity as the organization navigates workforce and structural changes.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll operations in a high-volume environment supporting more than 500 employees.
• Strong background in multi-state payroll administration with a solid understanding of payroll compliance requirements.
• Prior leadership experience overseeing payroll staff and coordinating daily workload across a small team.
• Hands-on expertise with UKG Pro and confidence working within payroll systems and related reporting tools.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze payroll data, identify discrepancies, and produce accurate reports.
• Strong knowledge of full-cycle payroll processes, including tax reporting, year-end activities, and payroll reconciliations.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and discretion.

Compensation

$57.00-$66.00 Hourly

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