Payroll Manager

Urgent Hiring: Highly Skilled Payroll Manager Needed Immediately

Are you seeking a dynamic and supportive work environment where your expertise in payroll management is valued? Do you thrive in a role that challenges you to lead a talented team and optimize complex payroll processes? If yes, this exciting opportunity is perfect for you!

Join our finance and accounting team as a highly skilled Payroll Manager overseeing payroll operations for over 8,000 employees across approximately 40 states. This role offers a fun and enthusiastic atmosphere where you will lead a dedicated payroll team, ensure compliance, and drive process improvements. Enjoy the chance to develop advanced skills in payroll tax regulations, system configuration, and leadership while contributing to a committed team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Payroll Processors ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for multi-state employee populations.
• Establish and enforce payroll standards and quality checkpoints to minimize errors and maintain consistency.
• Manage complex payroll issues including retroactive adjustments, multi-state taxation, and union-specific pay rules.
• Coordinate payroll during acquisitions to ensure smooth onboarding of new employees.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and oversee tax filings and year-end reporting.

Team Leadership and Development

• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities for payroll team members.
• Set and monitor team KPIs such as processing accuracy and employee inquiry resolution time.
• Cross-train team members to maintain coverage continuity and build payroll function depth.
• Foster a team culture that treats every paycheck as a commitment to employees.

Payroll System and Process Optimization

• Serve as the functional owner of the payroll module within Winteam, partnering with IT on system upgrades and troubleshooting.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and control strength.
• Prepare and deliver payroll reports and analytics to leadership.
• Support internal and external audits with necessary payroll documentation and reconciliations.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll management experience with direct supervisory responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll tax regulations, FLSA, and garnishment law.
• Proficiency in Winteam or similar payroll/timekeeping platforms and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage high-volume payroll operations.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to coach and develop a motivated payroll team.

Ready to lead a talented payroll team and make a meaningful impact? Apply now to join our enthusiastic and supportive workplace!