We are seeking an experienced and highly analytical Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations while serving as a key partner to Human Resources on a variety of employee programs and initiatives. This role extends beyond traditional payroll administration and requires a professional who can successfully manage complex payroll processes, support leave and accommodation programs, contribute to compensation-related initiatives, and help drive process improvements across HR and payroll functions.
The ideal candidate will possess strong technical payroll expertise, a solid understanding of employee leave programs, experience working with compensation structures, and the ability to audit and analyze data in a fast-paced environment. Prior involvement in a major HRIS or ERP implementation is highly desirable.
Payroll Administration & Compliance
- Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate payroll execution for all employees.
- Manage complex payroll components, including bonuses, commissions, incentive payments, retroactive adjustments, garnishments, and multi-state payroll considerations.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and reporting requirements.
- Reconcile payroll-related accounts and conduct regular audits to maintain data integrity and accuracy.
- Partner with Finance, HR, and external vendors to resolve payroll discrepancies and improve processes.
- Maintain payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Leave Administration & Employee Programs
- Partner closely with HR to administer employee leave programs, including:
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations
- Workers' Compensation programs
- Other federal, state, and company-sponsored leave programs
- Coordinate with employees, managers, third-party administrators, and HR stakeholders to ensure timely and compliant leave management.
- Track leave-related payroll impacts and benefit deductions.
Compensation & Benefits Support
- Assist with the administration and analysis of compensation programs, including annual incentive and bonus plans.
- Support the design, implementation, and ongoing management of bonus plan structures and related compensation initiatives.
- Partner with HR leadership on compensation data analysis, reporting, and process improvements.
- Collaborate with Benefits and HR teams to ensure accurate payroll deductions and benefit-related transactions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including payroll management or supervisory responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, wage and hour requirements, and payroll best practices.
- Experience administering or supporting employee leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, and Workers' Compensation.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex payroll calculations and audits.