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.

Compensation & Benefits:

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

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

Manager of Payroll

Responsibilities Include:

• 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.

Manager of Payroll Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities Requested:

• 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.

Company Information:

Cherokee Federal is the division of a tribally owned federal contracting companies 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

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