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Payroll Manager Salary: $100,000 – $115,000 + Bonus

Are you a payroll leader who enjoys improving processes, navigating complex compliance matters, and making a tangible impact across a growing organization? This highly visible Payroll Manager opportunity offers the chance to lead multi-state payroll operations, influence strategic initiatives, and partner closely with leadership in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Hybrid work environment offering flexibility and collaboration.

High-visibility role with regular interaction and partnership across leadership teams.

Opportunity to lead payroll and benefits operations for a large, multi-state workforce.

Ability to drive automation, system enhancements, and process improvements.

Leadership position with responsibility for mentoring and developing a payroll and benefits team.

Opportunity to serve as the organization’s subject matter expert for payroll, benefits, and compliance.

Stable and established organization experiencing continued growth and expansion.

Competitive compensation package including bonus potential.

Key Responsibilities for the Payroll Manager

Lead accurate and timely payroll processing for a large, multi-state employee population.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and reporting requirements.

Oversee payroll taxes, garnishments, deductions, audits, reconciliations, and related compliance activities.

Administer employee benefits programs, including retirement and 401(k) plans.

Partner with HR, Finance, and operational leaders to support business and employee needs.

Identify and implement opportunities for automation, process improvements, and system enhancements.

Develop payroll controls, reporting processes, and documentation standards.

Mentor and develop payroll and benefits team members.

Qualifications for the Payroll Manager

Required Qualifications

Multi-state payroll management experience.

Experience overseeing payroll for large employee populations.

Strong knowledge of payroll taxes, wage and hour laws, garnishments, and payroll compliance.

Experience supporting both exempt and non-exempt employee groups.

Proven leadership experience within payroll, benefits, or HR functions.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Paylocity or similar HRIS/payroll platforms.

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.

Experience administering employee benefits and retirement plans.

Experience supporting a growing or multi-site organization.

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