Payroll Manager

About the role

Lead & Develop the Payroll Team
Supervise daily payroll operations, assign and review work, coach team members, and address personnel matters.
Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Ensure Compliance & Accuracy
Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
Ensure company payroll policies are applied consistently across all entities.
Own Payroll Systems & Controls
Design, implement, and maintain payroll processes and internal controls.
Validate payroll accuracy and ensure proper posting to the general ledger.
Maintain payroll schedules, bi-weekly processing, management reporting, and system updates.
Drive Process Improvement
Partner with HR, Accounting, and IT to automate and streamline payroll processes.
Test and implement system upgrades and enhancements within Workday.
Manage Critical Deliverables
Lead year-end payroll activities, including accurate and timely W-2 issuance.
Review payroll-related invoices and confirm billing accuracy.
Successfully manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Support the Business
Communicate effectively with employees and leaders at all levels.
Lead special projects and initiatives as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Lead & Develop the Payroll Team
• Supervise daily payroll operations, assign and review work, coach team members, and address personnel matters.
• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure Compliance & Accuracy
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Ensure company payroll policies are applied consistently across all entities.
• Own Payroll Systems & Controls
• Design, implement, and maintain payroll processes and internal controls.
• Validate payroll accuracy and ensure proper posting to the general ledger.
• Maintain payroll schedules, bi-weekly processing, management reporting, and system updates.
• Drive Process Improvement
• Partner with HR, Accounting, and IT to automate and streamline payroll processes.
• Test and implement system upgrades and enhancements within Workday.
• Manage Critical Deliverables
• Lead year-end payroll activities, including accurate and timely W-2 issuance.
• Review payroll-related invoices and confirm billing accuracy.
• Successfully manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Support the Business
• Communicate effectively with employees and leaders at all levels.
• Lead special projects and initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of payroll tax laws, compliance requirements, and accounting principles.
• Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll, Workday Time Tracking, and Workday HCM preferred.
• Experience processing payroll for a large, multi-state employer.
• Oracle General Ledger experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate payroll professionals.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting (Accounting strongly preferred).
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.
• Hands-on payroll experience with Workday HCM, Time Tracking and Payroll, preferred, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in agriculture or manufacturing environments is a plus.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits.
100% employer funded pension plan
401k (Roth and traditional options) with a company match
Health, dental and vision insurance
Life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
Health savings account, medical and dependent care flex spending accounts
Paid time off

Pay

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position.