Payroll Manager

Overview Payroll Manager Brentwood, TN (Maryland Farms) - Hybrid Schedule Permanent or Contract-to-Hire Opportunity Salary: 70-85K Our client is a growing organization committed to operational excellence and delivering a seamless employee experience. They prioritize accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across payroll, HRIS, and benefits administration. This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact role where your expertise will directly support both employees and leadership while driving process optimization and compliance. Work Location & Schedule Hybrid role based in Brentwood, TN (Maryland Farms): In-office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Remote Monday and Friday Position Summary The Payroll, HRIS, and Benefits Manager is responsible for overseeing payroll operations, HRIS system administration, and benefits programs to ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency. This role collaborates cross-functionally to enhance systems, reporting, and employee support while maintaining regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities HRIS Administration Manage HRIS system setup, configuration, and workflow optimization Generate standard and custom reports for leadership, HR, and compliance needs Partner with Learning & Development to support HRIS training and performance review processes Payroll Management Oversee bi-weekly payroll for all pay groups, ensuring accuracy and compliance Hire, onboard, train, and manage payroll staff (including contingent labor) Develop and refine payroll processes and internal controls Conduct payroll audits, reconciliations, and manage off-cycle payrolls Maintain payroll records and resolve discrepancies Benefits & Compliance Administer health insurance, 401(k), and leave programs Partner with VP of People & Culture, CFO, and benefits brokers for open enrollment and reporting Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws Manage compliance reporting including ACA and EEO-1 Compensation Disclosure Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. #J-18808-Ljbffr