Payroll Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Manage payroll transactions, including: New hires, terminations, transfers, compensation, job changes, garnishments, and deductions
• Reconcile and validate payroll data prior to submission
• Process special payrolls, including bonuses and year-end adjustments
• Partner with internal teams to resolve payroll-related inquiries
• Respond to employee questions related to pay, taxes, deductions, and leave balances
• Investigate and resolve complex payroll issues and escalations
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Support audits and respond to inquiries from government agencies
• Manage multiple priorities while meeting strict payroll deadlines

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field
• 7+ years of multi-state payroll experience in a high-volume environment
• Experience with multi-entity payroll structures (multiple FEINs) preferred
• CPP or FPC certification strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. wage and hour laws, payroll taxes, and garnishments
• Experience with IBM Cognos Business Intelligence is a plus
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, complex formulas)
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities