Payroll Manager

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The Payroll Manager is a critical leader within the Finance function, responsible for overseeing accurate, compliant, and scalable end-to-end payroll operations for a hybrid workforce. This role manages payroll for a growing workforce with approximately 115 internal employees paid bi-weekly as well as up to 2,000 weekly-paid teammates supported through our HRIS platforms.

This position owns payroll accuracy, compliance, internal controls, and continuous process improvement across multiple systems, pay cycles, and jurisdictions. The Payroll Manager will also play a key role in the company’s transition to a new Applicant Tracking System partnering closely with Finance, Operations, and IT to ensure seamless integration, data integrity, and payroll readiness during and after implementation.

This role includes direct leadership of payroll staff and is responsible for ensuring the payroll function operates with accuracy, reliability, and efficiency. The ideal candidate brings experience in high-volume, weekly payroll environments, preferably within staffing or contingent labor, and thrives in cross-functional, fast-paced organizations.

• Own and execute end-to-end payroll processing for bi-weekly internal employees and weekly high-volume teammate payroll
• Ensure accurate, timely payroll execution across multiple pay cycles, pay types, and jurisdictions
• Review, approve, and reconcile payroll prior to submission, maintaining strong segregation of duties and internal controls
• Establish and enforce timekeeping and payroll input controls, including exception reporting and variance analysis

• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and reporting requirements
• Own payroll tax funding, payments, and reconciliations across all jurisdictions
• Oversee preparation, review, and filing of all quarterly and annual payroll tax forms (941, 940, W-2/W-3, and state/local filings)
• Lead all year-end payroll activities, including reconciliation, distribution, and audit readiness
• Administer employee garnishments (child support, tax levies, court orders), ensuring legal compliance, prioritization, and timely remittance
• Resolve payroll tax notices, discrepancies, amendments, and penalties in partnership with Finance and external vendors
• Oversee payroll-related benefit deductions and vendor remittances, ensuring accurate reconciliation and timely funding

• Serve as the payroll lead for system integrations, enhancements, and optimization initiatives
• Design, document, and implement scalable payroll and timekeeping processes

• Lead payroll-related work streams for the transition to a new ATS, ensuring payroll readiness through implementation and go-live
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