Payroll Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Manage the semi-monthly Paylocity payroll for over 400 employees across the company, covering salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and deductions.

• Gather and assess payroll submissions alongside the People team and business partners.

• Authorize and process payroll modifications, including new hires, terminations, and changes in pay rates.

• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies and issues faced by employees.

• Uphold confidentiality and discretion in all payroll matters.

• Keep abreast of payroll and payroll-tax regulations and ensure compliance.

• Conduct audits of employee data, encompassing bonuses, pay increases, commissions, and 401(k) details.

• Handle off-cycle payrolls for final paychecks and year-end payouts.

• Address employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and garnishments.

• Generate customized and ad hoc reports for HR, Finance, and other departments.

• Execute year-end payroll processing, audits, and issuance of W-2s.

• Process integrated services related to 401(k), benefits, FSA, and HSA.

• Organize, review, and manage monthly and quarterly bonus and commission payments.

• Conduct quarterly and annual payroll audits, ensuring timely tax filings, amendments, reporting, and other obligations.

• Prepare journal entries, allocations, and account reconciliations.

• Assist with accounting activities, special projects, and audit requests.

• Draft SOPs and internal procedures.

• Evaluate processes for efficiency and effectiveness.

• Execute and oversee SOX-related internal controls.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in all payroll functions.

• Experience with quarterly and annual payroll audits.

• Proven track record of meeting external tax and reporting obligations on time (including audits, filings, amendments, reporting, etc.).

• A hands-on, detail-oriented, team-focused, and self-directed working style.

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.

• Strong communication skills, including spelling and grammar proficiency.

• Required skills in negotiation and problem-solving.

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Required experience with journal entries and general ledger processes.

• Solid understanding of transaction flows in an integrated and automated payroll accounting system.

• Experience with large payroll systems, preferably ADP.

• CPP Certification is preferred.

• Familiarity with NetSuite is preferred.

• Experience with the migration of HR & Payroll systems is a significant advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• A culture that prioritizes people.

• Recognized as one of Ad Age’s Best Places To Work in 2026.