Senior Payroll Manager
cv resourcesRaleigh, NC
Senior Payroll Manager
Occupations
Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksGeneral and Operations ManagersCompensation and Benefits ManagersAbout the role
Our client is seeking a strategic Senior Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a large, multi-state employee population. This is an opportunity to join a highly respected organization and make a significant impact through payroll leadership, automation, process improvement, compliance, and team development. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys operating at both a strategic and operational level while partnering closely with Finance, HR, Tax, and executive leadership.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee payroll operations for a large workforce spanning multiple states and jurisdictions
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of payroll professionals
- Drive payroll process improvements, automation initiatives, and operational efficiencies
- Partner with Finance on payroll accounting, reconciliations, audits, and reporting
- Collaborate with Tax and HR teams to ensure accurate payroll tax compliance
- Manage payroll vendors and related third-party relationships
- Develop scalable processes and controls to support continued organizational growth
- Serve as a strategic advisor on payroll-related matters and best practices
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field 8+ years of progressive payroll experience
- Experience managing large-scale, multi-state payroll operations
- Proven leadership experience managing and developing payroll teams
- Strong understanding of payroll taxes, compliance, and payroll accounting
- Experience with payroll reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger processes
- Advanced Excel skills
- Demonstrated success driving process improvements and automation initiativesCPP (Certified Payroll Professional) designationUKG Pro experience
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Manager
Location
Raleigh, NC
Occupation
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
Industry
Payroll Services
Posted
10 days ago
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