Payroll Manager

Recruiter | Aprio Talent Solutions | Accounting & Advisory

Title: Payroll Manager

Start: ASAP

Employment Type: Full‑Time

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to stabilize, clean up, and lead payroll operations following a recent system transition. This role will own payroll processing, tax compliance, benefits deductions, and reconciliations while partnering closely with HR, Benefits, and HRIS teams. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and experienced navigating complex payroll environments.

• Own end‑to‑end payroll processing across bi‑weekly and semi‑monthly payroll cycles
• Lead reconciliation and cleanup of payroll taxes, retirement contributions, and benefit deductions
• Ensure compliance with multi‑state payroll, state registrations, local taxes, and withholding accounts
• Serve as the primary Paylocity payroll expert following the UKG → Paylocity migration
• Partner with HR and Benefits as a second set of eyes on payroll deductions and enrollments
• Support integrations with Met Life and TIAA and improve benefits reconciliation processes
• Reduce payroll errors and amendments by streamlining workflows and limiting handoffs
• Manage payroll audits, reporting, and documentation
• Support process improvements and payroll best practices as the organization scales

• 5+ years of payroll management experience
• Strong experience with Paylocity (required)
• Multi‑state payroll and tax compliance expertise
• Experience reconciling 401(k), retirement, and pre‑tax benefit deductions
• Ability to work confidently with multiple financial institutions
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working in evolving environments
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
• Experience supporting payroll system implementations or cleanups
• Background partnering closely with HR, Benefits, and HRIS teams

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Finance and Human Resources

Non‑profit Organizations