Payroll Manager

CRB is seeking an experienced and strategic Payroll Manager to lead the end-to-end payroll function across a multi-state project-based professional services organization. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate timely and compliant payroll processing while driving continuous improvement through process optimization automation and HRIS enhancements. 

The Payroll Manager will provide leadership and oversight payroll administrators serve as the organizations payroll subject matter expert and partner closely with Human Resources Finance Accounting Benefits and IT teams. The ideal candidate will bring deep payroll expertise experience within the Architecture Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry and a demonstrated track record supporting or leading HRIS implementations upgrades or system integrations. 

This position offers the opportunity to lead a critical function while helping shape CRBs future payroll and HR technology strategy. 

Work Mode: Hybrid - located in Kansas City office three days per week. 

Responsibilities

Payroll Operations Leadership 

• Lead manage and oversee all payroll operations to ensure accurate and timely processing of multi-state payrolls. 
• Direct the day-to-day activities development and performance of payroll personnel 
• Establish service standards workflows and controls to ensure payroll accuracy compliance and exceptional employee support. 
• Own payroll calendars processing deadlines reconciliations and year-end activities. 
• Ensure payroll practices comply with federal state local and international payroll regulations as applicable.

Compliance & Risk Management  

• Maintain ownership of payroll tax compliance reporting requirements wage and hour regulations garnishments and audit support activities. 
• Develop maintain and continuously improve payroll policies procedures and internal controls. 
• Partner with HR Finance and external auditors to support payroll-related audits and compliance reviews. 
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes impacting payroll administration and implement required process changes. 

HRIS & Systems Leadership 

• Champion a forward-thinking mindset by questioning existing practices reimagining processes and leading the development and implementation of innovative systems and operational improvements that support future business growth. 
• Serve as the payroll lead and subject matter expert for HRIS and payroll technology initiatives. 
• Lead payroll-related workstreams for HRIS implementations system upgrades integrations testing and process redesign efforts. 
• Partner with HR IT and Finance stakeholders to optimize payroll processes through automation and technology enhancements. 
• Participate in system selection requirements gathering implementation planning user acceptance testing (UAT) and change management activities. 
• Maintain payroll system integrity reporting accuracy and data governance standards. 
• Manage and oversee paid time off (PTO) administration including accrual calculations balance reconciliation and coordination of leave-related processes in partnership with Payroll Leave Management and Human Resources to ensure accuracy compliance and a seamless employee experience. 

Reporting & Analytics 

• Own payroll reporting reconciliations and analytical insights for leadership and business partners. 
• Develop and maintain audit reports compliance reporting workforce cost analysis and payroll metrics. 
• Identify trends risks and opportunities for process improvement based on payroll and workforce data. 

Cross-Functional Partnership 

• Collaborate with Human Resources Benefits Finance Accounting Project Controls and Business Leaders to support payroll-related initiatives and employee experience. 
• Partner with HR Operations to ensure seamless integration between employee lifecycle processes and payroll administration. 
• Serve as the escalation point for complex payroll inquiries and issue resolution. 
• Support mergers acquisitions organizational changes and workforce growth initiatives impacting payroll operations. 

Success Measures 

• Payroll is processed accurately and on time with minimal errors. 
• Compliance requirements are consistently met across all jurisdictions. 
• Payroll processes are standardized documented and scalable. 
• HRIS and payroll technology initiatives are successfully implemented and adopted. 
• Service levels and employee satisfaction related to payroll support improve year over year. 
• Payroll operations support CRBs continued growth and business objectives. 

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Human Resources Business Administration or a related field. 
• Minimum 5 years of progressive payroll experience including leadership responsibility. 
• Minimum 3 years of people leadership experience managing payroll teams. 
• Experience processing payroll in a multi-state environment. 
• Demonstrated experience with Workday Dayforce or comparable enterprise payroll/HRIS platforms. 
• Experience leading or significantly supporting HRIS implementations conversions or major system enhancements. 
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations wage and hour laws payroll accounting and compliance requirements. 
• Advanced proficiency with payroll reporting analytics and Microsoft Excel. 
• Excellent organizational problem-solving communication and stakeholder management skills. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the Architecture Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry or other project-based professional services organizations. 
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation. 
• Experience supporting multi-entity or multi-country payroll operations. 
• Experience with system integrations data migration and process automation initiatives. 
• Familiarity with Power BI ERP systems workforce analytics and business intelligence reporting. 
• Experience supporting acquisitions organizational scaling or business transformation initiatives. 

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry marital status veteran status age disability pregnancy genetic information citizenship status sex sexual orientation gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.

CRB does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of CRB without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of CRB. Please no phone calls or emails.

CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time