Payroll Manager

Overview A growing payroll function within a large, complex organization supporting over 10K+ employees across the U.S. A team in transition, with the opportunity to step in and rebuild culture, trust, and team cohesion Leadership that is hands‑on, supportive, and actively investing in strengthening the function A highly visible role partnering closely with HR, Finance, and operational leadership Backed by private equity ownership, driving growth, investment, and operational scale Location Charlotte, NC, 5 days onsite in Uptown (relocation required for non‑local candidates) What They Offer You Opportunity to step into a leadership role with immediate impact on team culture and performance Exposure to a large‑scale, multi‑state payroll environment with complexity and visibility Strong executive alignment and support for rebuilding and improving the payroll function Career growth within a rapidly expanding organization backed by significant investment Competitive compensation and benefits package Why This Role Is Important Rebuilds team culture and stability following a leadership transition Oversees payroll operations for a large, multi‑state, union workforce Ensures accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across payroll processes Provides leadership and development to a remote team based outside of Charlotte Acts as a player‑coach, stepping in to support execution during periods of team bandwidth constraints The Background That Fits Experience with Certified Payroll processing and reporting requirements Experience with Oracle Working knowledge of Davis‑Bacon Act and prevailing wage compliance regulations Experience leading payroll teams in large, complex, multi‑state environments Strong knowledge of payroll operations, compliance, and union payroll structures Proven ability to rebuild or stabilize team culture and lead through change Hands‑on leadership style with willingness to execute when needed Experience managing remote teams while operating in an onsite leadership role #J-18808-Ljbffr