Payroll Manager

**Position requires relocation to New Orleans, Louisiana**

Join a stable, large-scale organization in a high-impact industry where precision and compliance matter every day. Step into a role that supports complex workforce operations across multiple sites and works with advanced payroll systems in a dynamic, manufacturing- and energy-focused environment. This opportunity offers exposure to high-volume payroll processing and enterprise-level systems in a structured, fast-paced setting.

Primary Services is actively recruiting for a Payroll Manager for a large manufacturing and oil and gas industry client. This position supports end-to-end payroll operations for a substantial, multi-state workforce and ensures accuracy, compliance, and timely processing across all payroll cycles. The Payroll Manager will oversee payroll governance, system integrity, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with cross-functional departments, including HR, finance, and operations, within a large corporate structure.

Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle payroll processing for a high-volume, multi-state employee population.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations and reporting requirements.
• Oversee payroll audits, reconciliations, and internal control procedures in alignment with SOX standards.
• Administer payroll systems configuration, updates, and data integrity within enterprise platforms.
• Review and process wage adjustments, overtime calculations, garnishments, and deductions.
• Coordinate payroll inputs from timekeeping systems, HR data, and benefits administration feeds.
• Prepare payroll reports, labor cost summaries, and financial documentation for leadership review.
• Support external and internal audit requests related to payroll and compensation data.
• Resolve complex payroll discrepancies and ensure timely correction of payroll issues.
• Collaborate with accounting and finance teams on general ledger reconciliation and reporting alignment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive payroll experience in a high-volume or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll tax laws and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience with enterprise payroll systems such as ADP, SAP, or similar ERP platforms.
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and complex formulas.
• Demonstrated experience managing payroll for large, distributed workforces.
• Strong understanding of payroll accounting principles and general ledger processes.
• Experience supporting audits and maintaining SOX-compliant payroll controls.
• Familiarity with time and attendance systems integrated into payroll processing workflows.