Payroll Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Payroll Manager - Rockville, MD

Overview
Beacon Hill Financial has partnered with a client in Rockville, MD in their search for a Payroll Manager to join their team. This role is responsible for overseeing end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring compliance with federal and multi-state regulations, and leading payroll process improvements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and experienced in managing high-volume payroll operations while supporting a collaborative finance and HR environment.

Key Responsibilities
Oversee full-cycle payroll processing for multi-state employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Manage and review payroll calculations, including wages, bonuses, commissions, benefits deductions, and tax withholdings.
Ensure compliance with payroll tax filings, reporting requirements, and year-end processes (W-2s, 1099s, etc.).
Lead payroll audits and reconciliations, including general ledger tie-outs, payroll account analysis, and variance investigation.
Supervise and mentor payroll staff, ensuring quality, efficiency, and adherence to established procedures and deadlines.
Maintain and enhance payroll systems, processes, and internal controls to improve accuracy and operational efficiency.
Partner with HR and Accounting teams to ensure proper integration of employee data, benefits, and compensation changes.
Manage relationships with third-party payroll providers, ensuring service delivery and issue resolution.
Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
Support audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor requests.
Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities within payroll operations.
Prepare internal reporting and support special projects as needed.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
5+ years of payroll experience required, including multi-state payroll processing.
Previous experience in a payroll leadership or supervisory role required.
Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax compliance, and reporting requirements.
Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, UKG, or similar required.
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills required (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
Strong understanding of general ledger impact and payroll reconciliations.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Accounting, and leadership.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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