Payroll Manager

About the Role

TE Certified is looking for a Payroll Manager who is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of all aspects of payroll for a multi-state workforce while ensuring compliance with all applicable payroll laws and regulations. This hands-on role owns the day-to-day payroll function, including payroll processing, payroll taxes, commissions, 401(k) administration, reporting, reconciliations, and year-end payroll activities. The Payroll Manager partners closely with Human Resources and Accounting to ensure employees are paid accurately and payroll operations run efficiently.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• SME in the wing-to-wing payroll process including linkage between Paylocity (payroll provider) to ERP
• Manage the end-to-end payroll process for all employees on a weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly basis
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with company policies and applicable laws
• Manage payroll-related administration of the company's 401(k) plan, including deductions, contributions, and coordination with the plan administrator
• Lead payroll process improvements, automation initiatives, and system implementations
• Develop KPIs and reporting to measure payroll accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls over payroll processing
• Document payroll procedures and maintain process documentation for business continuity
• Review and approve payroll registers, tax filings, garnishments, and payroll-related reports
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
• Reconcile payroll accounts and record all payroll-related journal entries, where applicable
• Partner with Accounting to ensure payroll expenses, accruals, and liabilities are accurately recorded each pay period
• Own the complete payroll reconciliation process, including balancing payroll registers to the general ledger, payroll tax liabilities, benefit deductions, and cash funding
• Serve as main point of contact with Paylocity (payroll provider) for system maintenance, upgrades, testing, and implementation of new payroll processes
• Coordinate year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and distribution
• Oversee employee deductions, benefits, retirement contributions, and wage garnishments
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Develop and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Support internal and external audits by providing payroll documentation and reports
• Monitor changes in payroll laws and implement necessary process updates
• Prepare payroll reports for management and regulatory agencies
• Partners with Business Unit employees, Human Resources and Finance to ensure employee data is accurate and payroll changes are properly authorized

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of payroll processing and multi-state payroll compliance
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Regulatory compliance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Time management and organization
• Process improvement
• Confidentiality and integrity
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field preferred
• Five or more years of payroll management or senior payroll administration experience
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and payroll tax requirements
• Experience with payroll software and HRIS systems (e.g., ADP, UKG, Workday, Paycom, or similar)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting or Finance experience
• Experience with Paylocity
• Experience with Sage Intacct ERP system
• Experience with Service Titan payroll related functions is a plus (or similar CRM)
• Experience supporting payroll and 401(k) audits
• Experience processing complex compensation structures, including commissions, bonuses, piece-rate, and incentive pay
• Experience supporting payroll audits and SOX/internal controls
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) is a plus

Benefits

• Top Compensation in Atlanta – We've done the research
• Company Sponsored Insurance Provided
• 401(k) with Company Match – Invest in your future
• Paid Gym Membership – You choose the gym
• Company-Sponsored Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays & PTO – 6 holidays + 5 PTO days annually