What are the responsibilities and job description for the Time & Attendance Payroll Systems Manager position at CSS Tec?
Job Title: Time & Attendance Payroll Systems Manager
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Time & Attendance Payroll Systems Manager to lead payroll system operations and drive process excellence. This direct-hire, hybrid role based in Malvern, PA oversees payroll technology, compliance, and system optimization for a large, unionized workforce. The ideal candidate will provide strong leadership to a team of payroll system specialists, ensuring seamless integration, compliance, and efficiency across U.S. and Canadian operations.
Work Schedule:
This role offers the opportunity to make a high-level impact by overseeing payroll technology for a large and diverse workforce. You’ll gain exposure to executive leadership while shaping payroll and timekeeping processes across the U.S. and Canada. With strong bonus potential, visibility across departments, and a collaborative team to lead, this is an exciting chance to grow your career while driving operational excellence.
About Us:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we’ve grown from a staffing agency to a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office Support, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Information Technology.
Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Time & Attendance Payroll Systems Manager to lead payroll system operations and drive process excellence. This direct-hire, hybrid role based in Malvern, PA oversees payroll technology, compliance, and system optimization for a large, unionized workforce. The ideal candidate will provide strong leadership to a team of payroll system specialists, ensuring seamless integration, compliance, and efficiency across U.S. and Canadian operations.
Work Schedule:
- Monday through Friday, EST business hours
- Lead and mentor a team of payroll technology professionals, ensuring effective workload management and career development
- Oversee governance and optimization of the Time & Attendance system, including payroll compliance for U.S. and Canadian operations (65 unions)
- Manage payroll system integrations, upgrades, vendor compliance, and disaster recovery testing
- Ensure accuracy of payroll reporting from labor distribution through accounting interfaces
- Partner with HR, IT, Finance, and Legal teams to align payroll systems with business needs
- Support union dues payments, billing, credits, and other automated payroll processes
- Drive process improvements and technology enhancements for payroll and timekeeping systems
- Present updates and insights to senior executives and stakeholders in quarterly meetings
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience
- Proven leadership experience managing payroll or timekeeping systems in large organizations (5,000 employees)
- Experience in manufacturing environments required
- Expertise in UKG Pro WFM or Kronos Workforce Central; Workday Payroll implementation a plus
- Strong knowledge of U.S. and Canadian payroll compliance, including multi-union environments
- Familiarity with general ledger processes, system integrations, and payroll interfaces
- Advanced problem-solving, analytical, and strategic thinking skills
- Strong communication abilities with the professionalism to interact with both executives and frontline employees
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with Copilot a plus
- Demonstrated success in team leadership, conflict resolution, and vendor management
This role offers the opportunity to make a high-level impact by overseeing payroll technology for a large and diverse workforce. You’ll gain exposure to executive leadership while shaping payroll and timekeeping processes across the U.S. and Canada. With strong bonus potential, visibility across departments, and a collaborative team to lead, this is an exciting chance to grow your career while driving operational excellence.
About Us:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we’ve grown from a staffing agency to a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office Support, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Information Technology.
Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.