Payroll Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Payroll Manager requires:

• Hands-on Workday Payroll expertise with demonstrated ownership of end-to-end multi-state payroll processing (not simply managing or approving payroll).
• 8+ years of payroll experience (manager will consider 4–6 years if the candidate demonstrates exceptional Workday Payroll expertise and full-cycle ownership).
• Strong payroll accounting experience, including payroll journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, month-end/year-end close, and SOX controls.
• Experience processing equity transactions and payroll tax withholding through Workday Payroll.
• Deep knowledge of federal and multi-state payroll tax compliance , W-2/W-2c processing, and payroll-related SOX controls.
• Basic Australia payroll knowledge, including superannuation requirements and preparing payroll data for a third-party provide
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, lookups, etc.)
• Experience managing or leading a payroll team.
• Experience leveraging AI tools (Claude, Gemini, or similar) to improve payroll processe
• U.S. multi-state payroll and Australia payroll support for 1,500+ employees.
• Workday Payroll, Workday, ADP SmartCompliance, payroll accounting, payroll journal entries, general ledger reconciliation, payroll reconciliations, payroll accruals, SOX controls, federal payroll tax, state payroll tax, local payroll tax, multi-state payroll, equity transactions, W-2, W-2c, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, G-Suite, HRIS, time and attendance, payroll audits, payroll reporting, payroll remittances, FLSA, garnishments, levies, Australia payroll, superannuation, Claude, Gemini, AI tools

DUTIES:

• Prepare and review payroll journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger postings.
• Collaborate with the Accounting team to ensure accurate recording of payroll expenses, accruals, and liabilities.
• Prepare and process end-to-end multi-state payrolls for 1,500+ employees using Workday Payroll
• Process and submit employee equity transactions and related tax withholding through Workday Payroll
• Partner with HRIS and IT teams to manage Workday system updates, testing, and enhancements.
• Ensure accurate calculation, withholding, remittance, and reporting of federal, state, and local payroll taxes.
• Manage W-2, W-2c, and other year-end tax filings and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with payroll SOX controls and maintain current knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations.