Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager owns all aspects of The Connor Group’s payroll and some benefits programs, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, timely and accurate pay processing, and high levels of associate satisfaction, with a constant focus of fulfilling these duties in the most cost-effective way. This role will establish strategies for continuous improvement in payroll operations and benefits administration and have a strong desire to leverage technology for improving efficiency and effectiveness.

• Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of changes in the law.
• Maintain and manage accurate associate records and payroll data, assisting with the reconciliation of payroll-related general ledger accounts.
• Oversee the processing of payroll with holdings, including deductions for 401(k), FSA, and other benefits.
• Direct payroll operations, ensuring payrolls are processed on time and in compliance with legislative and company policies. Proactively mitigate risks and minimize errors.
• Develop and/or maintain payroll policies and procedures, facilitate changes in regulatory processing, and lead payroll-related projects.
• Analyze and put forth payroll system requirements and manage payroll implementation activities in connection with systems updates and/or company structure changes, such as acquisitions or establishment of new legal entities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on payroll, providing excellent customer service and guidance to associates and management regarding taxes, wage and hour laws, garnishments, timekeeping processes, and compliance.
• Assist in year-end payroll and payroll tax activities, including the preparation of W-2 forms and fringe benefit reporting.

• Manage relationships with our insurance broker, benefits providers, and other relevant parties.
• Oversee open enrollment, processing benefit changes and terminations, and maintaining effective communication with associates about their benefits options.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant benefit laws and regulations, staying current on legislative changes.
• Prepare and submit required reports to government agencies, maintaining accurate records for audit purposes.

• Minimum of 7 years of payroll experience
• Advanced technical knowledge with hands‑on experience managing payroll system development, configuration, and reporting; experience with ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive associate data.
• Strict attention to detail, highly organized, efficient, and ability to multi-task.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with both internal and external customers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.