Manager, Payroll Operations & Compliance

Bristol Bay Shared Services • $85K — $110K *
Anchorage, AK 99504In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business management, or related field; CPP preferred.
  • 5+ years of advanced payroll processing experience in multi-entity environments.
  • 2+ years of supervisory experience in payroll operations.
  • Intermediate understanding of general ledger functions and reconciliations.
  • Proficient in Excel and dashboard reporting with complex data analysis capabilities.
  • Experience with payroll systems, especially UKG Ready, Deltek Costpoint, or Sage Intacct preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage end-to-end payroll operations for multiple entities.
  • Ensure compliance with multi-state payroll taxes and benefits regulations.
  • Act as subject matter expert for UKG Ready, overseeing system integrations and optimizations.
  • Drive payroll process improvements and automate operations for efficiency.
  • Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and support financial statement reporting.
  • Develop payroll and workforce reporting for leadership.
  • Train and support staff and end users, maintaining confidentiality.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Continuous training and development opportunities.
  • Engagement in a collaborative work environment with finance and HR leadership.
Full Job Description
Description

The Payroll Operations & Compliance Manager will serve as a critical financial leader responsible for overseeing multi-entity payroll operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining audit readiness across BBNC and its subsidiaries. This role is the payroll system subject matter expert - responsible for system configuration, third-party integrations, and process design - and serves as a key operational partner to Finance and HR teams. The position is intended to be systems- and process-focused rather than a hands-on processing role: the manager ensures payroll operations run accurately and compliantly through strong process ownership, sound internal controls, and effective oversight of the team responsible for day-to-day processing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (OVERVIEW)
  • Lead and manage end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing across all entities.
  • Oversee payroll-related accounting, financial reporting, audit support (401(k), financial statement, and Federal Single Audit), and complex compliance requirements related to taxes and benefits administration.
  • Serve as UKG Ready subject matter expert, managing system integrations, process improvements, and payroll training initiatives.
  • The ideal candidate is a technically strong payroll professional with experience managing complex, multi-entity payroll operations in a highly regulated environment. They demonstrate advanced knowledge of payroll tax compliance, benefits administration, retirement plan reporting, and internal controls, along with hands-on expertise in payroll systems (preferably UKG Ready). This individual is analytical, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with the ability to lead process improvements, support audits, and serve as a trusted partner to Finance and HR leadership.


ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Own the end-to-end payroll and compliance operations across multiple entities, including multi-state tax withholding and wage and hour compliance; directly supervise payroll staff.
  • Serve as the UKG Ready subject matter expert- managing system configuration, back-office settings, third-party integrations (benefits, 401(k), FSA/HSA, and other vendor feeds) and ongoing optimization.
  • Lead payroll process improvement and automation initiatives to drive efficiencies across payroll operations and systems.
  • Ensure compliance with multi-state payroll tax, wage and hour, and benefits regulations including filings and reporting.
  • Prepare payroll-related journal entries, cash disbursement records, reconciliations, and support financial statement reporting requirements and documentation; support 401(k), financial statement and Federal Single Audits
  • Develop and maintain payroll and workforce reporting, ad hoc reports, and dashboards for Finance, HR, and subsidiary leadership.
  • Partner with HR on system administration, employee data integrity, benefits coordination and payroll/HR-related process design.
  • Support subsidiary entities on payroll operations, system access, and reporting.
  • Participate in 401(k) audits, financial statement audits, and Federal Single Audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
  • Train and monitor staff and end users, including new hire onboarding, timesheet/UKG navigation, and payroll team performance, while maintaining confidentiality and serving as a primary point of contact for payroll inquiries.
  • Partner with Finance and HR leadership to strengthen internal controls, enhance payroll governance practices, and improve existing processes.


Requirements

ESSENTIAL SKILLS
  • Advanced knowledge of multi-state payroll tax laws, wage and hour regulations, benefits administration, and retirement plan compliance with demonstrated ability to maintain strong internal controls and audit readiness.
  • Strong payroll systems expertise, with demonstrated ownership of configuration, integrations, and reporting (UKG Ready strongly preferred).
  • Solid understanding of payroll-related accounting: journal entries, reconciliations, financial reporting and audit support. Demonstrated ability to manage complex compliance requirements while maintaining strong internal controls and audit readiness.
  • Analytical and process improvement mindset: able to identify discrepancies, design solutions and lead process improvement and automation initiatives rather than just execute existing processes.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and implement process improvements.
  • Strong collaboration skills and high discretion in handling confidential compensation/personnel data across Finance, HR, and subsidiary leadership.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree required in accounting, finance, business management, or a related field with CPP designation preferred.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in advanced payroll processing, preferably in a multi-entity environment.
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience directly supervising staff.
  • Intermediate knowledge of general ledger functions, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Advanced Excel and reporting/dashboard-building skills, including the ability to perform complex data analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.
  • Experience supporting 401(k), financial statement, or Federal Single Audits preferred.
  • Experience with UKG Ready, Deltek Costpoint, or Sage Intacct strongly preferred.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • Frequent sitting with occasional lifting up to 25 pounds
  • Professional office environment


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Joining Bristol Bay Shared Services presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a leading team of professionals dedicated to excellence in service delivery. Bristol Bay Shared Services is renowned for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and professional growth.

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Choosing to work at Bristol Bay Shared Services means access to competitive benefits designed to support the well-being of both employees and their families. The company prioritizes work-life balance, health, and wellness, ensuring that team members feel valued and supported in every aspect of their lives.

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