Payroll Manager

Position SummaryThe Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of multi-state payroll while leading payroll operations, controls, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives. This individual will serve as the subject matter expert for payroll administration and will have hands-on experience utilizing Workday Payroll in a complex, multi-state environment.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and oversee end-to-end payroll processing for employees across multiple states, ensuring payroll is accurate, timely, and compliant.Manage payroll activities within Workday Payroll, including payroll processing, audits, reporting, system configuration support, testing, and issue resolution.Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including wage and hour requirements, payroll tax withholding, garnishments, deductions, and other statutory requirements.Review payroll calculations, employee changes, earnings, deductions, bonuses, commissions, benefit deductions, and other compensation-related transactions.Manage multi-state payroll tax compliance, including employee taxation, state and local withholding requirements, registrations, reconciliations, and year-end reporting.Oversee payroll reconciliations, general ledger activity, payroll funding, tax filings, and month-end and year-end payroll processes.Manage year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and reconciliation.Maintain strong payroll controls and documentation while identifying opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and automation.Develop, document, and maintain payroll policies, procedures, workflows, and internal controls.Partner closely with HR, Finance, Accounting, Benefits, and other internal teams to resolve payroll-related questions and discrepancies.Coordinate with third-party payroll, tax, banking, and benefits vendors as necessary.Support internal and external audits and provide payroll documentation, reconciliations, and reporting.Monitor payroll-related regulatory changes and ensure processes remain compliant across all applicable jurisdictions.Lead, develop, and mentor payroll team members while establishing clear processes, responsibilities, and performance expectations.Serve as the primary point of contact for escalated payroll questions and complex payroll issues.Participate in Workday enhancements, upgrades, testing, integrations, and payroll process-improvement initiatives.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including experience managing or leading payroll operations.Strong hands-on experience processing and managing multi-state payroll.Workday Payroll experience strongly preferred or required.Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations and payroll tax requirements.Experience with payroll reconciliations, GL reporting, tax filings, W-2s, garnishments, deductions, and year-end processing.Previous experience managing or mentoring payroll professionals preferred.Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including experience working with payroll reports, reconciliations, and large data sets.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.Ability to handle confidential employee and compensation information appropriately.Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across HR, Accounting, Finance, Benefits, and senior leadership.Compliance & Equal Opportunity StatementEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to:https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacyThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements.