Payroll Manager

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Payroll Manager (Workday Experience) - Onsite Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager with strong expertise in Workday Payroll and HRIS systems to lead and manage our payroll operations. The Payroll Manager will ensure timely and accurate payroll processing, maintain compliance with applicable laws, serve as a Workday subject matter expert, and provide leadership to the payroll team.

Payroll Operations

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for all employees using Workday, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage payroll adjustments — including bonuses, overtime, deductions, terminations, and retroactive changes.
• Lead year-end processes (W-2s, filings, reconciliations) and support audit activities.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and work with Finance on general ledger reporting.

Workday HRIS / System Expertise

• Act as the Workday Payroll Subject Matter Expert (SME) — troubleshoot issues, configure payroll processes, create reports, and support system improvements.
• Maintain accurate system data, reporting structures, benefits elections, and integrations with timekeeping/payroll modules.
• Partner with HR, IT, and third-party providers to implement updates or new system features.

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise, mentor, and develop the payroll team, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by streamlining processes, enhancing controls, and implementing best practices.
• Ensure internal payroll policies and documentation are current, clear, and compliant.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure payroll and earnings processing are compliant with federal/state regulations and internal control standards (including SOX where applicable).
• Respond to internal and external audit requests and ensure accurate documentation is maintained.
• Manage payroll tax filing requirements and coordinate with external vendors as needed.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
• 3–7+ years of payroll experience
  , with a strong focus on Workday Payroll and HRIS systems (including configuration and reporting).
• Prior leadership/supervisory experience managing a payroll team.

Technical Skills

• Extensive Workday Payroll experience
  , including troubleshooting, reporting, and system enhancements.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll regulations, tax compliance, and multi-state payroll processing.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools.
• Optional:
  Workday Payroll and/or Workday HCM certifications.

Soft Skills

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and compliance focus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing payroll for multi-state or multi-country organizations.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Certified Payroll Manager (CPM), or similar credentials.

This role offers the opportunity to lead payroll operations in a dynamic environment, help shape system enhancements, and be the go-to expert for Workday Payroll functionality. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.