Payroll Manager

Connect Search is partnering with a rapidly growing organization in the automotive industry to identify an experienced Payroll Manager who is ready to lead a high-performing payroll function through an exciting period of expansion. This is a newly elevated leadership position created as the company continues to grow and invest in its people.

If you're a payroll professional who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, and ensuring payroll is delivered accurately and compliantly across multiple states, this is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of three payroll professionals
• Oversee weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly payroll processing for approximately 900 employees
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across multiple states
• Manage payroll tax compliance, reporting, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain and optimize payroll processes within ADP Workforce
• Partner with Human Resources, Finance, and dealership leadership to resolve payroll-related issues
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll efficiency, controls, and scalability
• Support acquisitions and payroll integration efforts as the company continues its aggressive growth strategy

• 8–10+ years of progressive payroll experience
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing payroll staff
• Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations, compliance, and best practices
• Experience processing high-volume payrolls
• Experience using ADP Workforce or similar enterprise payroll systems
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification
• Experience supporting a growing, multi-location organization
• Experience with acquisitions or payroll integrations is a plus

If you're looking for a chance to lead a payroll team, influence process improvements, and play a key role in a company's next phase of growth, we'd love to speak with you

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