Payroll, Mgr

Overview

A growing government contracting organization is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a multi-state workforce of approximately 3,000 employees, including exempt, non-exempt, and Service Contract Act (SCA)-covered personnel. This role is responsible for ensuring payroll accuracy, regulatory compliance, and maintaining strong internal controls within a Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)-regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll processing for salaried, hourly, and SCA-covered employees across multiple states
• Ensure correct application of SCA wage determinations, including health and welfare fringe calculations and compliance with PTO or fringe tracking
• Coordinate with external partners regarding SCA wage determinations as needed
• Validate accurate labor charging aligned with contract funding structures and project setups
• Enforce FAR-compliant timekeeping policies, including daily time entry, supervisory approvals, and controlled corrections with audit trails
• Maintain segregation of duties across timekeeping administration, payroll processing, and general ledger posting
• Oversee integration and validation controls between UKG and Deltek Costpoint systems
• Approve payroll runs, off-cycle processing, and contract funding files
• Ensure accurate treatment of overtime, including SCA overtime requirements, fringe allocations, and retroactive pay adjustments
• Lead payroll-related audit responses for CMS audits, SCA compliance reviews, and external financial audits
• Manage year-end processing, including W-2 preparation and quarterly payroll tax reporting
• Ensure timely and accurate transmission of payroll entries to General Ledger accounting
• Oversee payroll account reconciliations and collaborate with General Ledger accounting to resolve discrepancies promptly
• Partner with Human Resources to ensure accuracy and timeliness of payroll data and employee record changes
• Adhere to all corporate policies, including those related to HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules

Note: This list is not exhaustive and may be expanded to include other duties as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of progressive payroll experience
• At least 5 years in a leadership role
• Strong hands-on expertise with UKG payroll and timekeeping systems
• Direct experience with Deltek Costpoint labor distribution and government contract accounting
• Demonstrated experience managing SCA compliance and wage determinations
• Experience managing multi-state payroll

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification
• Experience supporting government audits or compliance reviews

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $96,320 to $120,400 per year, with placement dependent on experience and skill level
• Comprehensive health plans
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Corporate wellness programs
• Educational assistance
• Corporate discounts
• Additional benefits designed to support career and personal life

Additional Information

• Practical, hands-on experience may be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree: six years of relevant experience in place of a Bachelor's, or three years with an Associate's degree
• Equal Opportunity Employer committed to non-discriminatory hiring practices

Location

Multi-state payroll operations supporting government contracts; specific location details to be provided during the hiring process.