Experience with payroll tax compliance, reporting, reconciliations, and audits
Experience working with payroll and human capital management systems
Responsibilities
Manage and oversee the preparation, processing, and distribution of company payrolls
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, tax, wage and hour, and reporting requirements
Review payroll transactions, earnings, deductions, taxes, and timekeeping records to identify and resolve discrepancies
Maintain payroll systems, employee records, direct deposit information, tax data, and benefit deductions
Oversee payroll integrations and data feeds between payroll, benefits, timekeeping, and HR systems
Prepare payroll-related reports, reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger support documentation
Administer garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other required deductions
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a multi-state workforce
Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives and special projects
Collaboration with various departments including HR and Finance
Potential for professional development and certification support
Exposure to payroll system implementations and integrations
Full Job Description
Title: Payroll Manager
Salary Range: $110K-$130K/Year
As our Payroll Manager, you'll oversee the administration and execution of payroll operations across a multi-state workforce. You'll serve as the subject matter expert for payroll compliance, system administration, reporting, and employee payroll support.
Responsibilities include:
Managing and overseeing the preparation, processing, and distribution of company payrolls
Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, tax, wage and hour, and reporting requirements
Reviewing payroll transactions, earnings, deductions, taxes, and timekeeping records to identify and resolve discrepancies
Maintaining payroll systems, employee records, direct deposit information, tax data, and benefit deductions
Overseeing payroll integrations and data feeds between payroll, benefits, timekeeping, and HR systems
Preparing payroll-related reports, reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger support documentation
Administering garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other required deductions
Providing payroll support and guidance to employees, managers, Human Resources, and Finance
Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and system efficiencies
Supporting audits, year-end processing, tax filings, and compliance reporting
Monitoring payroll legislation and implementing required process and system updates
Maintaining strict confidentiality of payroll and employee information
Participating in system implementations, special projects, and continuous improvement initiatives
What We're Looking For
You may be a great fit if you have experience as a:
Payroll Manager
Senior Payroll Specialist
Payroll Supervisor
Payroll Administrator
Payroll Analyst
Payroll and Benefits Manager
We're looking for someone who:
Has strong knowledge of payroll administration, payroll accounting, and payroll tax regulations
Understands multi-state payroll requirements and employment tax compliance
Has experience processing payroll for a large or complex workforce
Is highly proficient with payroll systems such as Paylocity, ADP, PeopleSoft, or similar platforms
Possesses advanced Excel and reporting capabilities
Has exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
Can analyze complex payroll issues and implement practical solutions
Enjoys partnering with employees, managers, Finance, and Human Resources teams
Exercises sound judgment while handling highly confidential information
Thrives in a fast-paced environment with recurring deadlines and competing priorities
Bonus Points For Experience With
Paylocity administration
Payroll system implementations and integrations
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification
Multi-state payroll operations
Payroll audits and compliance reviews
High-volume payroll processing environments
Qualifications
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field preferred
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification strongly preferred
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible payroll experience
