Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager

Location: Lutz, FL
Salary: $80,000 – $95,000 + Bonus

Why This Opportunity Stands Out for a Payroll Manager:

• Newly created Payroll Manager position due to company growth and increasing operational complexity.
• Opportunity for the Payroll Manager to fully own and lead the payroll function for a private equity–backed organization.
• High-visibility Payroll Manager role partnering closely with HR, Finance, and leadership to ensure payroll accuracy and efficiency.
• The Payroll Manager will have the ability to implement improvements, automation, and scalable payroll processes as the company continues to grow.
• Stable and well-funded environment where the Payroll Manager can build structure and make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities for the Payroll Manager:

• The Payroll Manager will own the full-cycle payroll process from start to finish, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for all employees.
• Manage payroll preparation, review, and processing while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all payroll-related questions, audits, and reporting.
• Partner with HR and Finance to ensure employee data, benefits, and deductions are properly reflected in payroll.
• The Payroll Manager will maintain payroll systems, reporting, and documentation to support internal controls and audit requirements.
• Lead payroll reconciliations including taxes, benefits, and general ledger tie-outs.
• Identify and implement payroll process improvements, automation opportunities, and best practices.
• Support company growth by ensuring payroll processes scale effectively as headcount increases.
• The Payroll Manager will monitor compliance with wage and hour laws, payroll tax requirements, and internal company policies.
• Prepare payroll reports and provide insights to leadership as needed.

Qualifications for the Payroll Manager:

• 5+ years of payroll experience with at least 2 years in a Payroll Manager or senior payroll leadership role.
• CPP certification is a PLUS
• Proven ability to fully own and manage the payroll function as a Payroll Manager.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations, payroll taxes, and compliance requirements.
• Experience working in a growing or private equity–backed environment is highly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong experience working with payroll systems and reporting tools.
• Highly organized Payroll Manager with strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally across HR and Finance.