Payroll Manager

Manager of Payroll

The Payroll Manager is responsible for managing the day‑to‑day operations of multi‑entity payroll processing while ensuring accuracy, compliance and operational excellence. This position will oversee the execution of payroll in Oracle Cloud, lead process improvements, and partner cross‑functionally with HR, Finance, Benefits, and IT to optimize end‑to‑end payroll operations.

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Manager of Payroll:
Pay commensurate with experience.

Full‑time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

• Manage daily payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing for multiple entities and pay frequencies.
• Oversee payroll audits, reconciliations, and variance analyses to ensure accuracy across elements, balances, and costing.
• Review and approve pre‑ and post payroll reports, ensuring all transactions are processed accurately and in compliance with company policy and regulations.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures to strengthen internal controls and improve efficiency.
• Serve as the Oracle Cloud Payroll subject matter expert (SME), leading, troubleshooting, configuration analysis, and testing.
• Partner with IT and vendors to resolve system issues related to element entries, costing, balance initializations, and year‑end adjustments.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance automation, accuracy, and efficiency within Oracle Cloud.
• Participate in testing and validation for quarterly updates, patches, and system enhancements.
• Ensure payroll processes comply with federal, state, and local wage and tax regulations.
• Maintain documentation for audit readiness, internal controls and reconciliation processes.
• Support quarterly and annual activities, including W-2/W-2C reviews, 941 reconciliations, and year‑end balancing.
• Stay current on payroll legislation and regulatory changes, ensuring timely updates to policies and system configurations.
• Collaborate closely with HR, Benefits, Finance, and IT to ensure data integrity across systems.
• Provide coaching and guidance to payroll team members on Oracle Cloud functionality and payroll best practices.
• Support payroll integration activities for new entities, acquisitions, and reorganizations.
• Partner with leadership to identify resource needs and operational improvements to sustain scalability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, HR, or a related field.
• CPP certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive payroll experience, including 2+ years in managerial or lead capacity.
• Hands‑on experience with Oracle Cloud payroll required.
• Strong understanding of payroll taxation, wage and hour laws, garnishments, and benefits integration.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, complex formulas).
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a high‑volume, deadline‑driven environment.
• Must pass pre‑employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Cherokee Federal is the division of a tribally owned federal contracting company owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CFED, visit

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre‑employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.