Payroll Manager

Description We are looking for a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a dynamic organization based in Portland, Oregon. This role is responsible for ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on schedule for diverse employee groups, while strengthening procedures and supporting compliance across multiple pay cycles. The ideal candidate combines hands-on execution with leadership capability and works effectively with Finance, People & Culture, and senior stakeholders to support long-term operational success.

Responsibilities:

- Direct end-to-end payroll administration for salaried and hourly employees, ensuring each cycle is completed accurately and on time.

- Supervise payroll activities across multiple pay schedules and employee populations while maintaining consistent service standards.

- Improve payroll workflows, controls, and documentation to increase efficiency and reduce processing risk.

- Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to align payroll practices with broader business and workforce needs.

- Monitor compliance with applicable wage and hour regulations, tax requirements, and internal policies across multi-state payroll operations.

- Review payroll data, audit results, and exception reporting to resolve discrepancies and maintain high levels of accuracy.

- Support payroll-related reporting, reconciliations, and analysis for internal stakeholders and financial partners.

- Lead, coach, and develop payroll team capabilities while helping establish structure for sustainable long-term performance. Requirements

- Proven experience managing full-cycle payroll in a high-volume environment of more than 500 employees.

- Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, payroll tax requirements, and compliance standards.

- Experience overseeing multiple payroll frequencies, including bi-monthly processing.

- Demonstrated ability to lead payroll operations for both salaried and hourly employee groups.

- Proficiency with UKG payroll systems.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to investigate issues and deliver accurate results under deadlines.

- Effective collaboration and communication skills for working with executives and cross-functional partners.

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