Payroll Manager

Join an incredible team as the Payroll Manager to oversee the organization's nationwide payroll operations. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible that will support the full payroll lifecycle, working with both hourly and salaried employees in a complex, multi-state environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a nationwide employee population, including hourly and salaried employees
• Oversee timekeeping, employee data, deductions, garnishments, PTO and leave payments, adjustments, final pay, and other payroll-related transactions
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on schedule while maintaining compliance with wage-and-hour and payroll tax requirements
• Review payroll reports, reconciliations, allocations, and variances to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Lead and support the payroll team by assigning workloads, monitoring deadlines, and providing guidance on complex payroll issues
• Partner closely with Human Resources, Benefits, Leave, Finance, Accounting, business leaders, and external payroll/HRIS providers
• Support payroll tax filings, year-end processing, audits, reporting, and related compliance activities
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure payroll records and employee information are handled with a high degree of confidentiality
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, systems, controls, and overall efficiency
• Assist with HRIS/payroll system functionality, testing, troubleshooting, and process improvements
• Analyze payroll data and prepare management reports as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business, or a related field; equivalent professional experience will also be considered
• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, preferably in a multi-state environment
• 2+ years of supervisory or team-lead experience
• Strong understanding of payroll processing, payroll taxes, wage-and-hour requirements, and compliance
• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried employee populations
• Experience working with HRIS/payroll systems and external payroll vendors
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and reconciliations
• Experience with payroll allocations, audits, year-end processing, and payroll reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive employee information appropriately
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively across HR, Finance, Accounting, and operational teams
• CPP certification is highly desirable