Urgent Hiring: Highly Skilled Payroll Manager Needed ImmediatelyJoin our finance and accounting team as a highly skilled Payroll Manager overseeing payroll operations for over 8,000 employees across approximately 40 states. This role offers a fun and enthusiastic atmosphere where you will lead a dedicated payroll team, ensure compliance, and drive process improvements. Enjoy the chance to develop advanced skills in payroll tax regulations, system configuration, and leadership while contributing to a loving and committed team culture.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and supervise a team of Payroll Processors ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for multi-state employee populations.
- Establish and enforce payroll standards and quality checkpoints to minimize errors and maintain consistency.
- Manage complex payroll issues including retroactive adjustments, multi-state taxation, and union-specific pay rules.
- Coordinate payroll during acquisitions to ensure smooth onboarding of new employees.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and oversee tax filings and year-end reporting.
Team Leadership and Development- Provide coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities for payroll team members.
- Set and monitor team KPIs such as processing accuracy and employee inquiry resolution time.
- Cross-train team members to maintain coverage continuity and build payroll function depth.
- Foster a team culture that treats every paycheck as a commitment to employees.
Payroll System and Process Optimization- Serve as the functional owner of the payroll module within Winteam, partnering with IT on system upgrades and troubleshooting.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and control strength.
- Prepare and deliver payroll reports and analytics to leadership.
- Support internal and external audits with necessary payroll documentation and reconciliations.
Required Skills and Qualifications- 5+ years of payroll management experience with direct supervisory responsibility.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll tax regulations, FLSA, and garnishment law.
- Proficiency in Winteam or similar payroll/timekeeping platforms and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage high-volume payroll operations.
- Demonstrated leadership ability to coach and develop a motivated payroll team.
Ready to lead a talented payroll team and make a meaningful impact? Apply now to join our enthusiastic and supportive workplace!
