Payroll Manager

Salary: $80,000–$90,000 Location: Tampa, FL | Onsite Why This Opportunity Stands Out This Payroll Manager opportunity offers the chance to take ownership of a critical business function while partnering closely with HR, Finance, and executive leadership. The organization values operational excellence, employee experience, and compliance, creating an environment where the Payroll Manager can make a meaningful impact on both people and processes. As a Payroll Manager, you'll oversee payroll operations across a multi-state workforce while helping drive process improvements, system optimization, and payroll compliance initiatives. The Payroll Manager will serve as a trusted resource for leadership and employees while ensuring accurate and timely payroll administration. This opportunity is ideal for a Payroll Manager who enjoys leadership, process improvement, and owning payroll operations in a stable, growth-oriented organization. Key Responsibilities of the Payroll Manager Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state employee population as the Payroll Manager Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations while maintaining accurate payroll records as the Payroll Manager Oversee payroll audits, tax filings, garnishments, benefits deductions, and related reporting requirements as the Payroll Manager Reconcile payroll accounts and support month-end and year-end close activities as the Payroll Manager Maintain, optimize, and enhance payroll systems, processes, internal controls, and documentation as the Payroll Manager Partner with HR, Finance, and leadership teams to support strategic initiatives and employee-related matters as the Payroll Manager Lead, mentor, and support payroll staff while promoting accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement as the Payroll Manager Qualifications For The Payroll Manager 5+ years of payroll experience, including leadership, supervisory, or management responsibilities Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax compliance, garnishments, and payroll best practices Experience with payroll platforms such as ADP, UKG, Paychex, or similar systems Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills What You'll Gain as the Payroll Manager High-visibility leadership role with direct impact on employee experience Opportunity to influence payroll strategy, system enhancements, and process improvements Collaboration with HR, Finance, and executive leadership Stable organization with long-term career growth potential Competitive compensation and benefits package Opportunity to build and develop a high-performing payroll function Who Thrives as the Payroll Manager The ideal Payroll Manager is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable balancing strategic oversight with hands-on execution. This Payroll Manager enjoys improving processes, maintaining compliance, supporting employees, and leading teams to achieve operational excellence. Candidates who thrive in fast-paced environments and take ownership of results will succeed in this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr CFS