Payroll Manager

Key ResponsibilitiesProcess end-to-end payroll ensuring accuracy and complianceManage payroll transactions, including: New hires, terminations, transfers, compensation, job changes, garnishments, and deductionsReconcile and validate payroll data prior to submissionProcess special payrolls, including bonuses and year-end adjustmentsPartner with internal teams to resolve payroll-related inquiriesRespond to employee questions related to pay, taxes, deductions, and leave balancesInvestigate and resolve complex payroll issues and escalationsEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulationsSupport audits and respond to inquiries from government agenciesManage multiple priorities while meeting strict payroll deadlinesQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field7+ years of multi-state payroll experience in a high-volume environmentExperience with multi-entity payroll structures (multiple FEINs) preferredCPP or FPC certification strongly preferredStrong knowledge of U.S. wage and hour laws, payroll taxes, and garnishmentsExperience with IBM Cognos Business Intelligence is a plusAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, complex formulas)Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skillsHigh attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities