Job Details

About the Company

As part of our ongoing partnership with a long-standing, highly respected client, Robert Half is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join a people-focused, well-run organization known for stability, collaboration, and strong leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in accuracy, integrity, and delivering an exceptional employee experience.

About the Role

Our client is looking for a hands-on Payroll Manager who can oversee the full payroll function, partner cross-functionally with HR and Finance, and support ongoing process improvements. You'll be stepping into a positive, supportive environment where your expertise will be valued and your voice will make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle payroll processing for multi-state employee groups (hourly, salary, exempt, and non-exempt)
• Review, reconcile, and approve payroll runs—including adjustments, off-cycle payments, and audits
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local wage & hour regulations
• Maintain and optimize payroll systems in partnership with HRIS/IT
• Oversee payroll tax filings and coordinate with external providers when needed
• Perform regular audits to ensure data integrity and accuracy
• Serve as the primary resource for payroll-related questions, offering excellent internal customer service
• Partner with HR and Finance on reporting, benefits coordination, budgeting, and year-end processes (W-2s, audits, etc.)
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve payroll processes

Qualifications

• 8+ years of payroll experience; leadership or senior-level experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of multi-state payroll regulations
• Experience with Paycom/Paylocity or comparable software
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of confidentiality
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• CPP certification is a plus

Required Skills

Strong understanding of multi-state payroll regulations, exceptional attention to detail, strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Pay range and compensation package

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

A supportive, team-oriented culture. Opportunities to improve processes and shape the payroll function. Stable organization with low turnover and strong leadership.