Development programs and advancement opportunities
Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Great working environment and culture
Employee Appreciation Programs and Events
Full Job Description
Payroll Manager
Role Overview
The Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the organization's payroll operations to ensure employees are paid accurately, on time, and in full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role leads payroll processing, supervises payroll staff or vendors, ensures compliance with wage-and-hour and tax laws, and partners closely with HR, Finance, and IT to maintain payroll integrity and efficiency.
Maintain audit-ready payroll records and documentation
Partner with internal and external auditors as needed
Stay current on federal, state, and local regulatory changes; evaluate their payroll implications; and implement necessary updates to processes, controls, and systems.
Systems & Reporting
Manage payroll systems and integrations with HRIS, time & attendance, and finance systems
Lead payroll system upgrades, testing, and process improvements
Prepare payroll reports for Finance, HR, and leadership (labor costs, accruals, audits, compliance)
Oversee complex payroll system configurations, high-volume data loads, and integrations across HR, Finance, and Timekeeping systems to ensure data accuracy for a 2,000+ employee population.
Leadership & Collaboration
Supervise, train, and develop payroll staff (or manage payroll vendors)
Establish standard operating procedures and internal controls
Collaborate with HR on new hires, terminations, benefits, and employee data changes
Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
Serve as the primary payroll subject-matter expert for the organization
Serve as a key partner to HR, aligning payroll operations with broader people-team initiatives and ensuring consistent, compliant employee lifecycle processes.
Lead communication and training efforts for managers and employees related to payroll system updates, new functionality, and process improvements to ensure smooth adoption.
Draft and distribute employee-facing payroll communications, including payroll calendar changes, early timecard approval deadlines, system outages, and other time-sensitive updates.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field
7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-state payroll, with a minimum of 2 years of management experience supervising payroll team members.
Prior experience leading payroll operations or supervising staff preferred.
Strong knowledge of payroll tax and wage-and-hour regulations.
Experience with payroll systems and HRIS platforms
Experience with UKG Pro and Success Factors preferred.
Advanced experience with enterprise-level payroll systems (preferable UKG, Workday, ADP, SAP, Oracle).
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or similar certification preferred.
Strong written communication skills for drafting employee-facing payroll notices and updates.
