Armstrong

Manager - HRIS & Payroll

Armstrong • $75K — $95K *
Butler, PA 16001In-Person
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in payroll and HRIS leadership roles
  • Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll tax compliance
  • Proven experience with HRIS platforms, preferably Workday
  • Demonstrated skills in process improvement and data governance
  • Bachelor's degree preferred, with an emphasis in HR or Finance
  • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Responsibilities

  • Lead payroll operations for 2,700 employees across multiple states
  • Manage payroll staff ensuring accuracy and compliance
  • Oversee HRIS platform performance and data integrity
  • Analyze payroll data and generate reports for decision-making
  • Develop procedures for workflow improvement and efficiency
  • Lead testing and implementation of system updates and enhancements
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration for employee lifecycle processes

Benefits

  • Attractive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
  • Company-funded pension plan
  • Free internet and video services, plus discounts on others
  • Paid time off and holidays available immediately
  • Opportunities for advancement within the company
  • Competitive salary and incentive plan
Full Job Description
HRIS & Payroll Manager

Position Summary

The HRIS & Payroll Manager leads end-to-end payroll operations and administration of the HRIS platform, ensuring accurate payroll processing, data integrity, and system optimization. This role partners closely with HR, Benefits, Finance, IT, and Payroll to align processes across the employee lifecycle. The position also drives process improvements, delivers reporting and insights to support decision-making, and leads a high-performing team responsible for payroll and HRIS operations.

What's In It For You
  • Competitive salary and incentive plan
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more, effective immediately upon hire
  • Company-funded pension
  • Free company services such as internet, video, and telephone, plus discounted services from affiliate companies
  • Paid time off and holidays


What You Will Be Doing

Payroll Operations
  • Lead payroll operations for approximately 2,700 employees across 30 states, supporting multiple pay groups with bi-weekly payroll cycles
  • Manage and coordinate payroll staff, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
  • Review personnel records to validate pay rates, job changes, and payroll-impacting updates
  • Direct payroll calculations in alignment with company policies
  • Oversee payroll processing, including timecards, accruals, payroll calculations, and reporting
  • Review and approve payroll deductions and ensure compliance with policies and regulations
  • Partner with HR, HRIS, IT, and Finance to ensure accurate processing of benefits and retirement deductions
  • Ensure compliance with payroll tax, wage and hour regulations, garnishments, and year-end processes including W-2s

HRIS Leadership & Data Governance
  • Serve as functional owner of the HRIS platform, preferably Workday, ensuring system performance, data accuracy, and integrity
  • Oversee HRIS administration, including configuration, data management, and system optimization
  • Establish data governance standards, including audits, controls, and standardized processes
  • Partner cross-functionally to ensure alignment across all employee lifecycle events such as hires, job changes, leaves, and terminations
  • Lead testing, validation, and implementation of system updates, integrations, and enhancements
  • Align HRIS data with payroll outputs to minimize discrepancies and rework

Reporting & Analytics
  • Generate and analyze payroll and HRIS reports to ensure accuracy and support business decisions
  • Develop dashboards and reporting tools to provide visibility into workforce data, payroll trends, and key metrics

Process Improvement & Systems Optimization
  • Develop and implement procedures to monitor workflow, track progress, and improve efficiency
  • Analyze payroll data for accuracy prior to final processing
  • Identify and implement process improvements, including automation and workflow standardization
  • Partner with HR, Finance, and IT to improve system integrations and optimize payroll and HRIS processes

Leadership
  • Lead, coach, and develop payroll and HRIS team members
  • Assign and review work, manage performance, and support employee development
  • Establish clear accountability across payroll and HRIS functions
  • Manage priorities, escalations, and service delivery standards

Compliance
  • Maintain payroll and HRIS internal controls and ensure audit readiness
  • Support internal and external audits through data validation and documentation
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and data governance requirements


What You Will Need
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and business needs
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
  • Experience driving continuous process improvement
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Experience with HRIS platforms, preferably Workday
  • Multi-state payroll experience, including payroll tax and compliance knowledge
  • Experience with audits, reconciliations, and internal controls
  • Experience with HRIS administration, configuration, and data governance
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Minimum of five years of payroll and HRIS leadership experience


About Armstrong

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. is a global leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions. With over 3,700 employees and fiscal 2020 revenues from ceiling operations in excess of $1.0 billion, AWI has a global manufacturing network of 15 facilities, plus five plants dedicated to its WAVE joint venture. On April 1, 2016, AWI completed the separation of its legacy flooring business that now operates as Armstrong Flooring Inc., an independent, publicly-traded company. For more information, visit www.armstrongceilings.com.
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Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
* Ladders Estimates

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