Payroll Manager

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Payroll Manager in Boston, MA. This role is hybrid, 3 days in office/2 days remote. Summary: A large, established organization is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join its growing team. This is a newly created position resulting from the continued globalization and centralization of HR and payroll operations. The Payroll Manager will oversee U.S. payroll operations, lead a small payroll team, and partner closely with HR, Finance, Accounting, Benefits, Compensation, and other business leaders. This highly visible position offers excellent exposure across the organization and long-term advancement opportunities as the payroll function continues to evolve. Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end U.S. payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing
• Oversee a high-volume, multi-state payroll environment
• Manage and develop a small team of payroll professionals
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and tax requirements
• Oversee payroll reconciliations, controls, audits, tax funding, and year-end processing
• Serve as an escalation point for complex payroll matters and employee inquiries
• Partner with Finance and Accounting on payroll-related reconciliations, reporting, accruals, and general ledger activity
• Manage relationships with payroll and tax vendors
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, reporting, and automation
• Support payroll system enhancements, testing, and integrations
• Partner cross-functionally with HR, Benefits, Compensation, Accounting, Finance, and Internal Audit
• Maintain payroll procedures, controls, calendars, and process documentation
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Human Resources, or related discipline preferred
• 8+ years of progressive payroll experience required
• Strong U.S. multi-state payroll experience within a large organization, preferably supporting 1,500+ employees
• Previous experience leading or supervising payroll staff
• Experience with payroll reconciliations, internal controls, audits, and compliance
• Experience with ADP or another large payroll/HRIS platform required
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax, wage and hour regulations, garnishments, unemployment, tax reciprocity, and year-end processing
• Strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively across multiple departments and levels of management
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is a plus

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Newly created position within an evolving global organization
• Highly visible role with significant cross-functional exposure
• Opportunity for continued professional growth and advancement
• Leadership responsibility for an established payroll team
• Hybrid work environment
• Strong work/life balance
• Bonus and annual equity opportunity
• Parking assistance available