Manager, Payroll

Job Overview

The payroll manager is hands‑on and expected to run day‑to‑day payroll operations. This position supports new and existing payroll systems, manages vendor contracts and relationships, drives process standardization, automation, and improvement to ensure process efficiency and effectiveness. The role is part of the Finance Team and reports to Shared Services.

• Manage end‑to‑end payroll processing utilizing payroll and HR systems (ADP Workforce Now, Workday, and upcoming UKG).
• Provide leadership development to direct report(s) to optimize operational excellence and create experienced talent.
• Develop and maintain relationships with HR, Accounting, and Finance & Accounting teams throughout the payroll cycle.
• Ensure strong knowledge of statutory and payroll tax regulations, payroll best practices, and compliance with internal policies.
• Function as a strategic partner and contribute process improvement for system implementations/upgrades.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures and audits to ensure policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare weekly/monthly/yearly reports, comparing tax reports prepared by the outside provider to various state returns and ensuring reconciliation.
• Communicate well, both verbally and in writing, with all levels across the organization.
• Analyze complex problems and deliver insightful, practical, and sustainable solutions.
• Maintain an eye for detail, demonstrate accuracy, and exercise confidentiality & neutrality in complex and sensitive situations.
• Resolve issues and answer payroll‑related questions.

• BA/BS degree in business/accounting or equivalent.
• At least 3–5 years of experience with payroll systems and proven management/supervisory skills.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• FPC designation (Fundamental Payroll Certification) preferred.
• Experience with ADP Workforce NOW and Workday (CPP designation) preferred.
• Experience managing a remote team preferred.
• Proficiency in payroll processing, employee relations, compliance knowledge, discretion, written and verbal communications, payroll and tax technical expertise.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel and Word.

Competitive salary, excellent benefits and an exceptional work environment.

EEO M/F/DISABLED/Vet. Red River is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Discrimination or harassment based upon any protected characteristics as defined by state or federal law is wholly inconsistent with our company values and will not be tolerated.