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Payroll Manager

Syntax Talent Solutions
Baltimore, MD Temporary
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/2/2026

Step into a pivotal leadership role where your payroll expertise and professional, assertive approach will directly shape the future of the department. This is a hybrid position offering the opportunity to own end-to-end payroll operations while driving process improvements and best practices across the organisation.

About the Role:

As Payroll Manager, you will oversee the full payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely processing for all employees while maintaining compliance with relevant regulations and company policies. You will lead the payroll team, refine workflows, and implement system efficiencies that enhance accuracy, reporting, and service levels to the business. Your ability to push the department forward will be key to modernising processes and supporting organisational growth.

Key Responsibilities:


  • Manage end-to-end payroll processing cycles, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
  • Oversee payroll operations within ADP (Workforce Now preferred), including system updates, configuration, and troubleshooting
  • Lead, mentor, and develop payroll staff, setting clear expectations and driving continuous improvement in performance and service
  • Implement and refine payroll processes, controls, and procedures to increase efficiency and reduce errors
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on data, reporting, and payroll-related policies
  • Review and approve payroll calculations, adjustments, and reconciliations, including benefits, deductions, and garnishments
  • Prepare and deliver payroll reports and analytics to management, providing insights and recommendations as needed

Key Requirements:


  • Strong, hands-on payroll management experience overseeing multi-cycle payrolls
  • Proven proficiency with ADP payroll systems; Workforce Now experience strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to be professional, assertive, and confident in driving departmental change and improvements
  • Solid understanding of payroll regulations, tax requirements, and compliance standards
  • Experience leading or supervising payroll staff in a fast-paced environment
  • High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ownership of payroll deliverables

Desirable Skills:


  • Experience managing payroll in a hybrid or multi-location workforce
  • Background in integrating payroll systems with HRIS or finance platforms
  • Exposure to process automation and payroll-related technology enhancements
  • Experience developing payroll policies, procedures, and documentation

Qualifications:


  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
  • Professional payroll certification (e.g., CPP or FPC) desirable

If you are a strong payroll leader ready to take ownership and move a department forward, we invite you to apply and bring your expertise to this impactful role.

Salary : $90,000 - $95,000

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