Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director

Responsibilities

• Direct end-to-end payroll activities for more than 12,000 employees, ensuring each pay cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Manage payroll processing across multiple states while applying federal, state, and local wage and tax requirements.
• Oversee bi-monthly payroll execution, including review, validation, reconciliation, and final approval of payroll data.
• Maintain payroll records and controls that support compliance, audit readiness, and reporting accuracy.
• Partner with HR, finance, and other internal teams to resolve payroll discrepancies, support employee changes, and improve data quality.
• Monitor payroll systems and workflows, identifying opportunities to strengthen efficiency, consistency, and service delivery.
• Provide guidance and leadership on payroll-related policies, escalations, and complex employee pay matters.
• Support payroll technology updates or process changes, including system-related enhancements when needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years of payroll experience, including leadership responsibility in a high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated success managing full-cycle payroll from data review through final distribution and reconciliation.
• Strong working knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations, tax withholding, and compliance requirements.
• Experience administering bi-monthly payroll for an employee population of 500 or more.
• Hands-on proficiency with Workday and the ability to use payroll systems effectively for processing and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle confidential information accurately and professionally.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• A bachelor's degree in business, accounting, human resources, or a related field.
• CPA certification preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Benefits

Robert Half offers competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Access to top jobs, competitive compensation, and benefits.
• Free online training.
• Company 401(k) plan eligibility.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time position based in Raleigh, North Carolina.