Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director

We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce in Raleigh, North Carolina. This role is responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processing, maintaining compliance with applicable regulations, and improving payroll procedures to support a high-volume employee population. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of bi-monthly payroll cycles, large-scale payroll administration, and hands-on experience with Workday.

Responsibilities:

• Direct end-to-end payroll activities for more than 12,000 employees, ensuring each pay cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.

• Manage payroll processing across multiple states while applying federal, state, and local wage and tax requirements.

• Oversee bi-monthly payroll execution, including review, validation, reconciliation, and final approval of payroll data.

• Maintain payroll records and controls that support compliance, audit readiness, and reporting accuracy.

• Partner with HR, finance, and other internal teams to resolve payroll discrepancies, support employee changes, and improve data quality.

• Monitor payroll systems and workflows, identifying opportunities to strengthen efficiency, consistency, and service delivery.

• Provide guidance and leadership on payroll-related policies, escalations, and complex employee pay matters.

• Support payroll technology updates or process changes, including system-related enhancements when needed.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of payroll experience, including leadership responsibility in a high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated success managing full-cycle payroll from data review through final distribution and reconciliation.
• Strong working knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations, tax withholding, and compliance requirements.
• Experience administering bi-monthly payroll for an employee population of 500 or more.
• Hands-on proficiency with Workday and the ability to use payroll systems effectively for processing and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle confidential information accurately and professionally.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.

Compensation

$115,000.00-$120,000.00 Yearly

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