Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager – Leading Enterprise Payroll Excellence for a Complex, High-Performing Workforce Number of hours worked per week 40 hours per week (additional hours in peak periods) Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA Position Driving Requirement N - Never Pay Grade GE19 Pay Basis Semi-Monthly $80,862 – $107,142; Depending on Qualifications and Experience The City of Chesapeake is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead and elevate its payroll and timekeeping operations. This position ensures accurate, timely payment for all employees while driving operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement. As the Payroll Manager, you will own the full payroll cycle and oversight the timekeeping team while leading innovation, strengthening controls, and driving continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing payroll team while fostering a collaborative, accountable culture Oversee accurate and timely payroll for all employees, including taxes, garnishments, and benefit deductions Reconcile payroll, analyze results, and post to the General Ledger; monitor related reconciliation accounts Develop, implement, and enforce payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls Oversee the citywide timekeeping system, including monitoring employee hours, leave accruals, and attendance records, and ensure adherence to applicable federal, state, and local labor laws as well as City policies and collective bargaining agreements Ensure compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements, including payroll tax filings (e.g., 941s, W-2s) and management of tax tables and deductions Serve as primary liaison with tax authorities; ensure timely and accurate processing of garnishments, liens, and legal orders Lead payroll and timekeeping system strategy and optimization (e.g., UKG Workforce Dimensions, Munis/Tyler) Ensure accurate data flow across payroll, timekeeping, scheduling, and accounting systems; partner with HR and IT to enhance operations and support system upgrades and interfaces Analyze impacts of compensation, benefits, and attendance policies; develop solutions for evolving IRS and regulatory requirements Serve as a strategic partner—advising leadership, supporting cross-functional initiatives, and communicating insights through reports, presentations, and FOIA responses Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field Minimum of four years of related, full-time equivalent experience Preferred Qualifications Experience managing in-house payroll processing for large employee base 4,000+ is beneficial CPP, CPA, or CGFM preferred Benefits The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks. #J-18808-Ljbffr