POSITION SUMMARY:

The Payroll Manager ensures the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payroll and supports benefits and leave administration. As a key internal resource, this role partners across departments to deliver a seamless employee experience while ensuring adherence to tax laws and company policies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of payroll experience, preferably multi-state.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and benefits compliance (ERISA, FMLA, ACA).
• Proficient in Paycor, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Teams.
• Experience handling sensitive data with confidentiality.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Prior experience leading or mentoring others.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with benefits and leave administration.
• Familiarity with additional payroll platforms (ADP, Paylocity, UKG).
• Experience in payroll system implementation or migration.
• Exposure to Accounts Payable.
• Understanding of payroll’s role in both HR and Accounting functions.

• Manage full-cycle payroll across 23 FEINs, including base pay, bonuses, stipends, and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with all payroll-related federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain payroll schedules, perform audits, and manage year-end reporting (W-2s, 1099s).
• Support benefit contributions (401k, FSA, HSA, Dependent Care) and ensure accurate deductions.
• Assist with leave programs (STD, LTD, FMLA, COBRA) in coordination with HR.
• Collaborate with Accounting on payroll journal entries and reconciliations.
• Lead payroll audits and support compliance (401k, SUI, Workers’ Comp, etc.).
• Improve payroll processes and documentation; support system upgrades and migrations.
• Respond to employee payroll and benefit inquiries with professionalism and accuracy.
• Provide guidance and support to HR and cross-functional teams on payroll matters.