Payroll Manager

Kforce has a client in Bethesda, MD that is seeking a Payroll Manager.

Overview:
We are seeking a hands-on Payroll Manager to own and manage end-to-end payroll operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This individual will oversee full-cycle, in-house payroll processing, ensure compliance with applicable regulations, and serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries. This is a high-visibility, individual contributor role requiring strong ownership and the ability to operate independently.

Key Responsibilities:

* Manage full-cycle, in-house payroll for a primarily hourly workforce

* Process weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance

* Handle payroll taxes and filings internally (no third-party processor)

* Prepare and submit certified payroll reports and other compliance-heavy reporting

* Support government and contractor reporting requirements (e.g., state/local agencies)

* Ensure accurate job costing alignment, including coding hours to job/activity during payroll entry

* Respond to and resolve timecard, payroll, and job coding inquiries

* Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations

* Assist with general ledger support, including journal entries and reconciliations

* High volume of manual reviews and timecard/coding questions

* Sole owner of payroll function in a lean team environment

Payroll Environment & Complexity:

* Weekly payroll cycle with tight turnaround timelines

* Support for ~200 employees, primarily hourly

Mix of:

* Compliance-heavy (certified payroll) jobs

* Standard payroll processing
* Degree not required;
Relevant experience prioritized

* Experience managing full-cycle, in-house payroll

* Experience with certified payroll and compliance-heavy environments

* Background in job costing or project-based payroll

* Industry experience in construction, manufacturing, or similar

* Experience supporting a high-volume hourly workforce

* Ability to work independently and take full ownership of payroll function

Strong knowledge of:

* Weekly payroll processing

* Payroll tax filings and compliance reporting

Preferred:

* Experience with Sage 300 or comparable ERP systems