Payroll Operations Manager

DaBella

$75K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of payroll experience in high-volume environments
  • Experience overseeing payroll for large multi-state organizations
  • Strong proficiency in Workday payroll processing preferred
  • Leadership experience in a payroll context is advantageous
  • In-depth knowledge of payroll laws and compliance regulations
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to thrive under tight deadlines in a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead biweekly payroll processing for over 2,000 employees across multiple states
  • Manage payroll operations within Workday, covering all aspects of employee compensation
  • Ensure timely and accurate payroll delivery while meeting compliance standards
  • Conduct audits on payroll data and reports to identify discrepancies
  • Collaborate with HR and Accounting to streamline payroll workflows
  • Maintain payroll records in compliance with company standards
  • Monitor and implement updates on payroll laws and regulations
  • Support and develop payroll team members for enhanced performance
  • Establish and manage payroll reporting for better visibility
  • Resolve payroll-related inquiries and issues

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) participation
  • Company-sponsored Life Insurance
  • Long-term and short-term disability coverage
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program for personal support
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Pet Insurance for said furry family members
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) of 80 hours annually with increases over time
  • VPTO (Volunteer paid time off) for community service
  • Personal and Professional Development opportunities including educational resources
  • Gym membership subscription under One Pass Select
  • Relocation opportunities available across the nation
Full Job Description
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume environment, understands the importance of precision, and knows how to lead a team through growth and change.

Overview

As the Payroll Manager, you will oversee biweekly payroll operations across a rapidly growing multi-state organization using Workday. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining compliance with payroll regulations, supporting payroll team development, and continuously improving payroll operations and reporting.

You will serve as the subject matter expert for payroll and play a key role in supporting employees, leadership, and Human Resources through scalable payroll practices and strong operational execution

Compensation:

Essential Functions:
  • Lead and oversee full-cycle biweekly payroll processing for 2,000+ employees across multiple states
  • Manage payroll operations within Workday, including earnings, deductions, commissions, bonuses, garnishments, PTO, and tax withholdings
  • Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on schedule while maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
  • Review and audit payroll data, reports, and payroll runs to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy
  • Partner closely with HR, Accounting, and leadership teams to improve payroll workflows and operational efficiency
  • Maintain payroll records, reporting, and documentation in accordance with company standards and compliance requirements
  • Monitor changes in payroll laws and regulations and implement process updates as needed
  • Support, train, and develop payroll team members while helping elevate overall team performance
  • Create and maintain payroll reporting and audit processes to improve visibility and accountability
  • Assist with payroll-related inquiries, escalations, and issue resolution
  • Adapt quickly in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities can shift rapidly

Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of payroll experience, including high-volume payroll environments
  • Experience managing or overseeing payroll operations for large multi-state organizations
  • Strong experience with Workday payroll processing strongly preferred
  • Leadership experience preferred
  • Strong understanding of payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, taxes, garnishments, and compliance practices
  • Advanced attention to detail with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage deadlines and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • High level of professionalism, accountability, and confidentiality
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred

Benefits:

Employees and their families are eligible to enroll in:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Company Sponsored Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accident protection
  • Employee assistance program - access to counseling services and other tools to improve work/family/life balance
  • Pet Insurance for your furry family member
  • 401k plan
  • Additional Insurance Programs including:
    • UHC Rewards
    • Rally Health
    • One Pass Select (gym membership subscription)

Additional Perks:
  • VPTO (Volunteer paid time off) year-round incentives to give back to your local community
  • Personal/Professional Development - we provide books, courses, and opportunities to attend leadership conferences
  • Relocation opportunities to other branches across the nation

Each DaBella Employee receives:
  • 80 hours of Paid Time Off annually with incremental increases
  • 6 paid holidays during a calendar year effective day one of employment


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