Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager

NEP is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations and payroll tax administration across a multi-state workforce. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and driving payroll process improvements. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong payroll tax expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and experience managing payroll systems and teams.

What You'll Do

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for hourly, salaried, and union employees
• Ensure accurate payroll calculations including overtime, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and garnishments
• Oversee payroll tax filings, deposits, reconciliations, W-2s, and year-end reporting
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
• Manage payroll audits, tax notices, agency inquiries, and amendments
• Supervise and develop payroll team members
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Accounting on compensation and employee data changes
• Lead payroll system enhancements, testing, and process improvement initiatives
• Prepare payroll reporting, analytics, and compliance metrics for leadership

What You'll Need

• 5+ years of payroll experience, including payroll tax administration
• Prior payroll leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll and payroll tax compliance
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, UKG, SAP, or Oracle
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills preferred
• CPP or FPC certification is a plus

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