Payroll Administrator

Cherry Bekaert’s Shared Services team is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead a high‑impact payroll function supporting a multi‑entity organization. This role offers the opportunity to drive payroll excellence, enhance processes, and lead a collaborative team in a dynamic, growth‑oriented environment. The position is available to work in a hybrid capacity from one of our major office locations. As a Payroll Manager, you will: Lead and oversee the end‑to‑end payroll process, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll delivery across the organization and its subsidiaries Provide leadership, coaching, and development to a team of payroll professionals, fostering accountability and continuous growth Ensure all payroll transactions including new hires, terminations, and compensation changes are processed accurately and efficiently Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll‑related inquiries, delivering responsive and high‑quality support to employees and leadership Monitor and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, proactively implementing updates as needed Prepare and review payroll‑related filings and reporting, including tax payments, year‑end forms, and required regulatory documentation Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, and overall service delivery Maintain and optimize payroll systems and tools to support business needs and scalability Collaborate cross‑functionally with HR, People & Culture, Benefits, and IT teams to ensure seamless payroll operations and system integration What you bring to the role: High School Diploma required; FPC or CPP certification required 10+ years of payroll experience in a corporate or professional services environment, including experience leading payroll teams Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, and develop team members while driving high performance Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines and ensure accuracy in a fast‑paced environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills Ability to prioritize a dynamic workload and adapt to evolving business needs Advanced proficiency in Excel and Adobe Acrobat Experience with Workday payroll required; exposure to UKG preferred Experience supporting or leading payroll system implementations, preferably within Workday What you can expect from us: Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures #J-18808-Ljbffr