Manager Payroll

About the role

Manager, Payroll is responsible for leading the end-to-end payroll function for a complex, high-volume, multi-state organization of 8,000+ employees across all 50 states. This role is responsible for ensuring payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, while leading and developing a high-performing payroll team. Manager, Payroll brings deep expertise in payroll tax, garnishments, multi-state payroll compliance, and mergers and acquisitions, including managing multiple concurrent payroll integrations. This leader will be both strategic and hands-on, partnering closely with the team to enhance processes, improve automation, and drive continuous improvement across payroll operations. The Manager, Payroll will also play a key role in integrating newly acquired businesses into payroll operations in a way that supports compliance, minimizes disruption, and builds scalable, efficient processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end payroll operations for a workforce of 8,000+ employees across all 50 states.
• Oversee payroll processing to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Serve as the subject matter expert in payroll tax, wage and hour requirements, garnishments, levies, and multi-state payroll administration.
• Ensure compliance with all payroll-related laws, regulations, reporting requirements, and audits.
• Manage payroll tax filings, reconciliations, year-end processing, and issue resolution in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee administration of employee garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other involuntary deductions.
• Evaluate, optimize, and enhance payroll processes, controls, workflows, and