Senior Manager, Payroll (Multi-Office Law Firm) | hybrid | NYC, Boston, DC, at CRD Careers (Independent Recruiters)

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Payroll Operations, Compliance, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Team Management, Process Improvement, Payroll Tax, Wage & Hour Laws, System Integrations, Workday, ADP, UKG, Excel, Reporting, CPP Certification, Professional Services, Data Integrity

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Company Description CRD Careers is a boutique recruitment agency specializing in Sales and HR placements. We connect growth-minded companies with high-impact professionals who drive real results. Whether you're building a team or building a career, our approach is precise, people-first, and built for long-term success. We don’t do buzzwords—we do outcomes. Job Description About the Opportunity Our client, a nationally recognized law firm, is seeking a Senior Manager, Payroll to lead all U.S. payroll operations across multiple offices. This is a highly visible role supporting attorneys and business professionals across 10+ states — ideal for a payroll leader who thrives on precision, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. What You’ll Do Oversee full-cycle payroll operations for all U.S. offices, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across multiple jurisdictions. Partner with HR, Finance, and Benefits to align payroll with compensation strategy, audits, and reporting. Manage, mentor, and develop a small payroll team — fostering a high-performance culture and continuous process improvement. Serve as a subject matter expert on payroll tax, wage & hour laws, and system integrations (Workday, ADP, or UKG). Identify and implement payroll system enhancements and best practices. Qualifications What You’ll Bring 8–10+ years of progressive payroll experience, including 3–5 in a leadership role. Deep knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations and compliance. Hands-on experience with Workday, ADP, or UKG (integration experience a plus). Advanced Excel and reporting skills; CPP certification preferred. Proven success managing payroll for large, professional-services organizations (law firm background strongly preferred). High integrity and discretion when handling sensitive compensation data. Additional Information Why Join You’ll step into a respected, growth-oriented environment where payroll excellence drives firmwide confidence. Competitive compensation, strong benefits, and leadership visibility included. How to Apply Ready to explore it? Apply through CRD Careers or contact a Talent Manager direct 4074369060 with subject Only candidates with stable, long-term employment histories will be considered.

Responsibilities

Oversee full-cycle payroll operations for all U.S. offices, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across multiple jurisdictions. Manage, mentor, and develop a small payroll team while serving as a subject matter expert on payroll-related matters.