Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager

Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half is looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a complex, multi-entity organization in Vancouver, Washington. This role is responsible for delivering accurate and compliant payroll processing, safeguarding sensitive employee data, and maintaining documentation that is organized and ready for review. The ideal candidate brings strong technical payroll knowledge, a process-improvement mindset, and the leadership skills to guide a team while partnering effectively with Finance, HR, and Accounting.

Responsibilities:

• Lead payroll processing across multiple states and legal entities, ensuring accurate pay results through effective oversight of timekeeping inputs, data transfers, and compensation calculations.
• Maintain compliance with applicable payroll regulations by overseeing tax reporting, wage and hour requirements, garnishment administration, and related statutory obligations.
• Protect confidential payroll information while upholding high standards for data accuracy, record retention, and audit-ready documentation.
• Strengthen payroll governance by managing internal controls, supporting audits, and reconciling payroll activity with the general ledger.
• Review and administer variable pay elements such as incentive earnings, planned bonus cycles, and off-cycle payments with a high degree of accuracy.
• Direct payroll system setup, enhancements, and integrations to improve efficiency, reliability, and overall process performance.
• Prepare and deliver payroll-related reporting for Finance, HR, and Accounting to support analysis, reconciliation, and informed decision-making.
• Supervise, coach, and develop payroll team members while fostering a collaborative environment centered on service, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate existing payroll workflows and implement updated procedures that increase operational accuracy, streamline execution, and enhance the employee experience.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and assist Accounting with special assignments and business-critical payroll initiatives as needed.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $117,000

Benefits

• Medical:
  Yes
• Vision:
  Yes
• Dental:
  Yes
• Life & Disability Insurance:
  Yes
• Retirement Plans:
  Yes

Paid Time Off

• Paid Vacation: 3 weeks
• Paid Holidays:
  Yes
• Sick leave:
  Yes