Payroll Manager

Overview

A leading organization in the Education, Government, and Non-Profit sector is seeking a Payroll Manager to join their team. This role focuses on advancing people and talent initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, and employee experience. The Payroll Manager will collaborate with business leaders, HR partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to align workforce priorities with business objectives. This position offers the opportunity to influence culture, talent strategy, and scalable people operations within a mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage payroll operations for a remote workforce across 48 states
• Develop payroll administration strategies and monitor team performance
• Ensure compliance with multistate payroll laws and tax regulations
• Serve as the main contact for payroll inquiries and issue resolution
• Identify and implement automation and process improvements for payroll systems

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; preferred fields include accounting, finance, or human resources
• 8-10 years of payroll experience, including supervisory roles
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations and compliance
• Experience working with payroll providers and third-party service interactions
• Certifications such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) are preferred

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Payroll software expertise, including Workday and ADP Payroll System
• Knowledge of IRS regulations compliance and multi-state payroll processing
• Experience with payroll processing tools, payroll policy development, and accounting software
• Familiarity with compliance tracking tools, employee benefits management systems, and HRIS integration tools
• Proficiency in reporting and analytics tools, process automation tools, time tracking software, and integration platforms (ETL or middleware)

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $105,315 – $123,900
• Remote work eligibility within the contiguous United States (US-based candidates only; no visa sponsorship available)
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive team environment with cross-department collaboration
• Access to payroll-related trainings and resources

Location

• Remote (US-based candidates only; no visa sponsorship available)