Payroll Manager

We’re looking for a hands‑on, compliance‑driven Payroll Manager to take ownership of payroll at a high‑growth, billion‑dollar energy company in its first year as a publicly traded firm. Key Responsibilities Payroll Operations Own end-to-end payroll processing in Paylocity for salaried and hourly employees across multiple states, including regular cycles, off‑cycle runs, retro adjustments, terminations, and bonus payrolls. Process equity‑related payroll events, including RSU vesting and associated tax withholding, in coordination with equity administration. Administer garnishments, levies, direct deposit, deductions, and benefits‑related payroll changes in coordination with HR. Own the payroll calendar, cutoffs, and approval workflows; deliver accurate, on‑time payroll every cycle. Serve as the primary point of contact and escalation for payroll questions from employees and leadership. Transition & Process Execution Lead the migration of payroll ownership from HR into Finance with no disruption to employees. Build and document end‑to‑end payroll processes, standard operating procedures, and cycle checklists where little documentation exists today. Rebuild and maintain the payroll‑to‑GL mapping between Paylocity and Oracle Fusion in partnership with payroll accounting. Identify and implement automation and process improvements across the payroll lifecycle. Payroll Tax & Multi‑State Compliance Own payroll tax compliance across a growing multi‑state footprint, including state and local registrations, SUI and SIT accounts, and agency notice resolution. Track the state footprint of a distributed workforce and complete registrations timely as employees are hired into new jurisdictions. Oversee federal, state, and local payroll tax filings and payments – Forms 941, W-2, state equivalents, and amendments – whether executed through Paylocity tax services or directly. Partner with the VP of Tax on payroll tax strategy, worker classification, and jurisdictional exposure. Coordinate with Accounts Payable on contractor payments and Form 1099 reporting. Controls, Audit & Public Company Readiness Design, document, and operate SOX‑ready payroll controls, including segregation of duties, system access reviews, change reporting, and approval evidence. Support internal and external audit requests, including walkthroughs, PBC items, and control testing. Maintain a high standard of confidentiality and data discipline around compensation information. Reporting & Partnering Produce payroll, labor cost, and headcount reporting for Finance and company leadership. Support month‑end close in partnership with payroll accounting: accruals, funding reconciliations, and variance explanations. Partner with HR on onboarding, offboarding, benefits, and compensation changes, and with FP&A on labor cost inputs. #J-18808-Ljbffr