Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations across multiple entities while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. This role will manage payroll processing for approximately 300 employees across 9 companies (depending on the season) using Paylocity, while driving process improvements and supporting system optimization.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing & Data Management

· Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll in Paylocity for multiple entities with precision and timeliness.

· Maintain employee records, including salary updates, bonuses, commissions, and other pay changes.

· Manage system records such as paystubs, W-2s, 1099s, and 941s.

· Conduct payroll audits to ensure data integrity and compliance.

· Troubleshoot and resolve tax-related issues in Paylocity.

System Configuration & Optimization

· Configure pay policies, earnings/deductions, pay codes, and benefit plans to support accurate payroll processing.

· Develop and manage business rules and workflows to streamline payroll and benefits.

· Assist with system upgrades, enhancements, and data migrations for continuous improvement.

· Integrate Payroll and Benefits with other Paylocity modules and external systems.

Reporting & Analysis

· Create and run reports using Paylocity tools to investigate payroll issues and analyze trends.

· Perform data reconciliation and variance analysis to ensure payroll accuracy.

Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge

· Maintain knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including multi-state requirements.

· Support quarterly and year-end tax filings and compliance for all companies and states.

Requirements:

Skills & Qualifications

· 5–7 years of payroll processing experience with a strong understanding of compliant payroll practices.

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.

· Advanced Paylocity expertise strongly preferred; Benefits module experience is a plus.

· Demonstrated experience processing multi-state payroll in the U.S.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, formulas, pivot tables).

· Payroll certification (CPP, FPC, or similar) preferred.

· Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

· High attention to detail with the ability to work independently.

· Excellent communication skills and ability to train and support team members.

Compensation & Benefits

· Salary: $70,000–$110,000 (based on experience)

· Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental)

· Unlimited PTO

· Remote/Hybrid work options

· Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)

· 401(k) with employer contributions

Job Tags

Local area, Flexible hours,

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