What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Manager position at Harrison Richard Group?
One of our clients is looking for a Payroll Manager on a temporary to permanent basis. This individual must have their Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) license.
Responsibilities:
- Manage payroll for four collective bargaining units, ensuring proper application of union contract stipulations.
- Partner with risk management for workmen's compensation payments
- Process and review the bi-weekly payroll for approximately 700 City employees.
- Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, shift differentials, union requirements, deductions, and benefits.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including FLSA, IRS, and Maryland state tax laws.
- Prepare and reconcile payroll journal entries and support month-end and year-end close activities.
- Serve as a key subject-matter expert for the City in the migration from Tyler-Munis to NeoGov, including planning, data validation, testing, and go-live support.
- Collaborate with IT, HR, and Finance teams to refine workflows, enhance automation, and ensure system optimization.
- Oversee payroll tax compliance including quarterly and annual filings, W-2 processing, and reconciliation of tax liabilities.
- Prepare and submit state retirement reports and coordinate with the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS).
- Respond to internal and external audits, ensuring proper documentation and controls.
- Ensure accurate recordkeeping and data integrity in accordance with retention requirements.
Required Qualifications:
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation required.
- Minimum 5–7 years of progressive payroll experience, including municipal or government payroll strongly preferred.
- Experience processing payroll for medium to large organizations (500 employees).
- Strong knowledge of union payroll rules, collective bargaining agreements, and public sector payroll practices.
- Prior experience with Tyler-Munis, NeoGov, or similar HRIS/payroll systems; implementation experience highly desirable.
- Working knowledge of payroll tax laws, state retirement requirements, and regulatory reporting.
- High proficiency in Excel and financial data analysis.
Compensation: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour.
Salary : $50 - $65