Payroll Supervisor​/Manager​/Director

Senior Payroll Manager

We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee accurate, timely payroll operations for a large and geographically diverse workforce in Virginia. This role is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can manage end-to-end payroll activities, maintain compliance across multiple states, and partner with HR and finance teams to support smooth payroll administration. The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in Workday and a hands-on approach to managing complex payroll processes for an organization with more than 500 employees.

Responsibilities:

• Lead complete payroll processing from data review through final disbursement for a bi-monthly pay cycle serving a large employee population.
• Administer payroll activities across multiple states, ensuring alignment with applicable wage, tax, and labor regulations.
• Oversee payroll accuracy by validating earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and benefit-related adjustments before each payroll run.
• Serve as a key resource for payroll operations within Workday, including payroll, HCM, HRIS, ERP, and financial management functions.
• Partner with human resources and finance teams to resolve payroll discrepancies, support audits, and improve reporting accuracy.
• Monitor payroll controls, maintain supporting documentation, and prepare records needed for internal review and compliance requirements.
• Supervise day-to-day payroll workflows and provide guidance on process execution, issue resolution, and service delivery standards.
• Support payroll-related system and process updates, including changes tied to platforms such as Workforce Now or other payroll tools when needed.