Payroll Manager

Primary Role

Latham Pool Products is a publicly traded organization (NASDAQ: SWIM) with a diverse and growing workforce across multiple U.S. states. We are committed to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and delivering a best-in-class employee experience. We are seeking a highly skilled Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for our employees nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state workforce in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversee payroll tax filings, wage garnishments, benefit deductions, stock/equity transactions, and other specialized pay considerations.
• Ensure SOX compliance, maintain audit-ready documentation, and support internal/external audits related to payroll.
• Lead payroll systems administration, partnering with HRIS to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and data integrity.
• Lead quarter-end and year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and distribution.
• Manage payroll tax setup, compliance, and resolution of complex federal and multi-state tax issues.
• Handle tax notices and maintain relationships with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Oversee amendments, including W-2C processing.
• Generate and analyze payroll reports for Payroll, Finance, HR, and senior leadership.
• Support strategic HR and Payroll projects (e.g., system implementations, compliance initiatives, process harmonization).
• Develop and implement payroll policies, procedures, and controls that align with corporate governance requirements for a publicly traded company.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting payroll, ensuring compliance and recommending process adjustments as needed.
• Partner with HR and Finance teams on reporting, budgeting, and payroll-related analytics.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to payroll staff, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Act as point of escalation for complex payroll issues and employee inquiries, ensuring timely resolution and excellent service delivery.
• Provide responsive, high-quality support to stores and internal stakeholders on payroll matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of payroll experience, including at least 3 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Experience managing payroll for a multi-state workforce; public company experience strongly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, wage & hour laws, and reporting requirements.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, Oracle, or similar) and HRIS/financial system integrations.
• Demonstrated experience with SOX compliance and audit support.
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) designation preferred.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication skills required, including being able to hold meetings and perform training in small and large groups - strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software applications, such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint; ADP Workforce Now.

Qualifications

• Ability to stay in a sitting position for most of the working day while looking at a computer monitor.
• Travel: As needed