Payroll Manager - Blythewood, SC

Columbia, SC | Hybrid (3 days onsite)

$80,000-$100,000 + 5% bonus

We're supporting a US-based industrial business in the search for a Payroll Manager to take full ownership of payroll operations, reporting into the Head of HR Operations. This role sits within a high-performing and collaborative HR function and is a hands‑on, accountability‑heavy role in a business with a complex pay environment and a high‑performing sales population.

You’ll own end‑to‑end payroll for a ~320‑employee population, with a heavy emphasis on variable compensation, commissions, and incentives.

• Full ownership of bi‑weekly payroll, including ~70 hourly employees paid in arrears
• Managing payroll data flow from ADP Payroll Services into downstream systems
• Reviewing, validating, and correcting payroll data where system translations fall short
• Supporting sales incentive plans, commissions, and bonus calculations
• Resolving historical issues around SIP earnings, missed increases, and pay accuracy
• Partnering closely with compliance, finance, and customer service stakeholders
• Overseeing travel & expense processes (Concur, corporate cards, reimbursements)
• Supporting GL coordination and backup processes (manual checks when required)

• ADP Payroll Services (timesheets, I‑9s, payroll processing)
• JD Edwards (E1)
• Concur (T&E)
• Wells Fargo (corporate cards, payments)

• Proven payroll ownership experience in a multi‑pay type environment
• Strong exposure to sales commissions, variable pay, and incentive plans
• Detail‑driven mindset with the confidence to challenge data and ensure accuracy
• Comfortable operating as the go‑to payroll authority
• Strong customer service instincts – payroll issues get resolved, not escalated

If you are interested in learning more please apply or email max for more details.