Payroll Manager

New York City, NY | Hybrid

$110,000-$140,000 + Bonus Eligibility

Travel: Approximately 25%

**Candidates must be based in New York City and comfortable with a hybrid schedule and regular travel.**

We are conducting a confidential search for an experienced Payroll Manager to join a large, global organization. This position will oversee a complex, high-volume payroll operation supporting employees across multiple states, business units, and union and non-union environments.

Key Responsibilities

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• Oversee multi-state payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
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• Lead and develop a team of payroll specialists and analysts.
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• Manage complex payroll activity, including hourly, salaried, union, non-union, and off-cycle payrolls.
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• Partner with HR, Finance, Benefits, and Time & Attendance teams to improve payroll processes.
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• Support payroll audits, compliance initiatives, reporting, and system enhancements.
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Qualifications

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• 10+ years of multi-state, enterprise-level payroll experience.
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• 5+ years of payroll management or supervisory experience.
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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, HR, or a related field.
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• Strong knowledge of payroll taxes, wage and hour laws, reconciliations, and compliance.
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• Experience with enterprise payroll systems such as SAP, ADP, or Kronos.
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Preferred: CPP or FPC certification and experience managing complex payroll operations across multiple locations.

This is an opportunity to help lead a large payroll operation while supporting major system improvements and a time-and-attendance transformation.