Payroll Manager

Payroll ManagerReporting to the Controller, the Payroll Manager will lead a team of four payroll professionals while managing payroll for our diverse employee base. This role will play a pivotal part in driving efficiency, maintaining compliance, and supporting the company's transition to advanced payroll systems in the future. This is a high-impact position, created in response to our growth and the need for stronger leadership in payroll management, reporting, and ERP integration.Key Responsibilities:Payroll Operations: Oversee the accurate and timely payroll processing for 1,900 employees, addressing tax, benefit, and compliance-related queries.Manage and support payroll team members to resolve day-to-day challenges.Job Costing and Reporting: Lead efforts in job costing and build out data systems within the ERP (Epicor) for improved labor tracking and analysis.Provide payroll-related reporting to support financial and operational decision-making.Process Management and Improvement: Collaborate with leadership to refine payroll processes and prepare for a potential system transition to Workday in 2026.Ensure all processes align with best practices and regulatory requirements.Team Leadership: Develop, mentor, and guide the payroll team to achieve departmental goals.Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.Management experience, with the ability to lead a team of three.Familiarity with payroll processing systems (Paychex preferred; Workday experience is a plus).Understanding of job costing and financial reporting principles.Experience managing payroll for a large workforce, ideally including both permanent and temporary employees.Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.Role Specifics:Full-time (40-50 hours per week; rarely exceeds 50 hours).Team and Culture:Collaborative and supportive environment with a commitment to personal and professional growth.Opportunity to contribute to system improvements and play a key role in the company's operational success.