Payroll Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead day-to-day payroll operations for a high-volume, multi-state (KY, WY and NV) workforce. This is a hands-on role responsible for managing the complete payroll process while supervising one Payroll Clerk and will be onsite in Franklin, Kentucky . The ideal candidate will be comfortable rolling up their sleeves to process payroll, resolve complex payroll issues, and ensure compliance in a fast-paced environment with critical weekly deadlines.

This opportunity offers the chance to oversee payroll for a large employee population across multiple locations while partnering closely with accounting and finance leadership to ensure accurate and timely payroll execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end weekly payroll processing, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule.
• Oversee payroll operations for a workforce of 500+ employees across multiple locations.
• Administer multi-state payroll activities, maintaining compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Supervise and provide day-to-day guidance to one Payroll Clerk, assisting with training, workflow management, and issue resolution.
• Review payroll data, audit reports, and related information to identify and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll submission.
• Ensure payroll records, deductions, garnishments, taxes, and benefit withholdings are processed accurately.
• Partner with accounting and finance teams on payroll reporting, reconciliations, and payroll-related audits.
• Support payroll operations across multiple facilities while maintaining consistent policies, procedures, and controls.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Utilize payroll systems such as UKG Pro, PrismHR, or similar platforms to support efficient payroll administration.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience, including full-cycle payroll processing from input through final reconciliation.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-state payroll in a complex operational environment.
• Background handling payroll for 500 or more employees.
• Prior experience providing leadership or supervision within a payroll function.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance requirements, payroll taxes, wage and hour regulations, and payroll best practices.
• Experience supporting payroll operations across multiple locations or facilities.
• Ability to work onsite in Franklin, Kentucky for the duration of the assignment.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to payroll accuracy.
• Proficiency with payroll software and reporting tools.
• Familiarity with UKG Pro, PrismHR, or comparable payroll systems is preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills are a plus.

This position is well-suited for a payroll professional who enjoys being actively involved in payroll processing while leading a small team and ensuring smooth payroll operations in a deadline-driven environment.