Corporate Payroll Manager

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Corporate Payroll Manager

Salary Range: $82,000 - $90,000

Work Modality
:
Hybrid

Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday

Location: Hartford, CT

Applications will be accepted until job is closed.

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead and optimize payroll operations for a fast-growing parking services company with more than 7,000 employees nationwide . This role is responsible for overseeing end-to-end payroll processing while managing ADP Payroll and UKG Time & Labor Management (TLM) systems to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery.

The ideal candidate will bring at least 5 years of recent payroll management experience , including hands-on processing and team leadership, and will play a key role in driving payroll system improvements, managing complex integrations, and ensuring compliance across multiple states. This position supports a diverse, hourly-heavy, and rapidly expanding workforce.

The Payroll Manager will be responsible for processing payroll for at least one company code and serving as a backup for other team members when needed.

• Oversee and manage payroll platforms, primarily ADP Workforce Now and UKG Workforce Ready, ensuring seamless payroll processing for a large, multi-state employee base.
• Act as a working manager, processing payroll for an assigned company code and stepping in as backup for team members during peak periods or absences.
• Lead payroll system implementations, upgrades, and integrations with time and attendance, HRIS, and finance systems tailored to the parking industry’s operational needs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including tax filings, wage and hour laws, and employment standards for a multi-jurisdictional workforce.
• Troubleshoot payroll system issues and collaborate closely with vendors, IT, and HR to maintain system performance and data integrity.
• Develop and maintain payroll controls, audits, and reporting to safeguard accuracy and compliance.
• Generate and analyze payroll reports to provide insights for leadership and support internal/external audits.
• Provide training, documentation, and support to payroll on ADP and UKG system functionalities.
• Manage vendor relationships, service contracts, and service level agreements to ensure high-quality payroll system support.
• Stay updated on changes in payroll legislation and implement necessary system and process updates proactively.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll activities, including reconciliations and compliance reporting.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing payroll systems, with hands‑on expertise in ADP and UKG platforms in a large, multi‑state US environment.
• Strong knowledge of US payroll laws, tax regulations, wage and hour rules, and compliance requirements relevant to the parking or service industry.
• Demonstrated experience handling complex payroll processes for large employee populations (7,000+ employees).
• Proven ability to lead payroll system projects including implementation, upgrades, and integrations.
• Experience with multi‑state payroll processing, tax filings, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors.

• Experience in the parking, transportation, or facilities management industry is a plus.
• Familiarity with timekeeping and scheduling complexities typical of hourly and shift‑based employees.
• Strong understanding of data privacy and security best practices in payroll processing.
• The ability to train and mentor payroll staff and system users effectively.

• Fantastic opportunities for career growth - we always look to promote from within first!
• Free Parking!!*
• Competitive salary that is commensurate with experience, plus incentive bonus potential.
• Very generous time off allowances - holidays, vacation, wellness and an extra day off for your birthday!
• Priority driven culture that is supportive, engaging, empowering and celebratory.
• A company that values…