Payroll Manager

Overview

This role is for a Payroll Manager who combines strong people leadership with deep technical payroll expertise. It is a 100% remote position that requires active engagement in day-to-day payroll operations while coaching and developing a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a payroll team by hiring, coaching, and building accountability within the team.
• Cultivate a supportive and highly engaged work environment.
• Direct and execute full life cycle multi-state payroll processing, including off-cycle pay runs, garnishments, and audits to ensure timely and accurate payroll execution.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on complex payroll tax and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and manage in-house payroll tax filings, reconciliations, year-end processing, and resolve tax notices.
• Analyze systems and workflows to improve processes, prevent recurring issues, and lead functional testing and system upgrades (PeopleSoft).
• Collaborate closely with Accounting, Finance, HR, and Operations to resolve discrepancies, ensure wage/hour compliance, and align payroll processes with organizational needs.

Requirements

• Deep, hands-on experience with in-house payroll processing and multi-state payroll tax management, including direct tax filings, notices, and reconciliations.
• Proven track record of coaching team members through performance challenges, building accountability, and leading with empathy through change.
• Proactive mindset focused on root-cause problem solving and continuous process improvement.
• Associate’s Degree in HR, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a payroll supervisory or management role.
• Experience with multi-state payroll, complex wage/hour laws, and enterprise payroll systems.

Location

• This is a 100% remote position.