Payroll Manager

Title: Payroll Manager

Location: Hybrid (Onsite after 6 months)

Start: ASAP

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $100,000k

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to stabilize, clean up, and lead payroll operations following a recent system transition. This role will own payroll processing, tax compliance, benefits deductions, and reconciliations while partnering closely with HR, Benefits, and HRIS teams. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and experienced navigating complex payroll environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end payroll processing across bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll cycles
• Lead reconciliation and cleanup of payroll taxes, retirement contributions, and benefit deductions
• Ensure compliance with multi-state payroll, state registrations, local taxes, and withholding accounts
• Serve as the primary Paylocity payroll expert following the UKG → Paylocity migration
• Partner with HR and Benefits as a second set of eyes on payroll deductions and enrollments
• Support integrations with MetLife and TIAA and improve benefits reconciliation processes
• Reduce payroll errors and amendments by streamlining workflows and limiting handoffs
• Manage payroll audits, reporting, and documentation
• Support process improvements and payroll best practices as the organization scales

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of payroll management experience
• Strong experience with Paylocity (required)
• Multi-state payroll and tax compliance expertise
• Experience reconciling 401(k), retirement, and pre-tax benefit deductions
• Ability to work confidently with multiple financial institutions
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working in evolving environments
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
• Experience supporting payroll system implementations or cleanups
• Background partnering closely with HR, Benefits, and HRIS teams