Manager of Payroll

Location: Catonsville, Maryland (Erickson Senior Living home office)

About the Role

We're seeking a motivated and experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations and inspire a team of Payroll professionals. This is an exciting opportunity for a payroll leader who will oversee end-to-end payroll operations and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a payroll expert, collaborative leader, and strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional service and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Payroll team, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing
• Train and develop Payroll staff, providing ongoing coaching and performance management
• Oversee all payroll activities, including regular and off-cycle payments, audits, and issue resolution
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and stay current on regulatory changes
• Manage payroll reconciliations, reporting, and analysis, including ad hoc data requests
• Drive process improvements and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and standard operating documentation
• Support payroll systems, including upgrades, testing, and technical enhancements
• Collaborate cross-functionally and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role
• Experience with Workday (required) and UKG (preferred)
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and HRIS systems

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule
• Exceptional growth and career development opportunities
• Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO
• 401k for all employees 18 and over, with company contribution up to 3% once eligible
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all employees over 18 years of age
• Free onsite parking at all communities and corporate offices
• Extensive employee discount programs

Pay

$91,000–$100,000 per year, plus eligibility for annual bonus