Top Payroll Manager Jobs

Manage and oversee high-volume, multi-state payroll operations and Workday payroll/time changes. Lead payroll team, validate audit and preview reports, ensure SOX compliance, support year-end/W‑2 processing, document processes, train staff, and manage cross-functional projects to deliver accurate, timely payroll.

Lead end-to-end biweekly payroll for ~13,000 employees using SAP ECP. Supervise onshore and offshore resources, maintain payroll controls and compliance, manage payroll calendar, resolve discrepancies, support SAP payroll testing and enhancements, and partner with HR, Finance, Tax, and Technology to improve processes and service delivery.

Manage end-to-end multi-state payroll for employees and partners, including bi-weekly and semi-monthly processing, audits, reconciliations, reporting, tax compliance, and issue resolution. Support quarterly and year-end activities, serve as a payroll resource, collaborate with HR, Finance, Benefits, and IT, and lead payroll testing and transition activities during the UKG implementation. Develop controls and procedures while improving payroll efficiency and accuracy.

Own full-cycle, multi-state payroll for more than 1,000 employees using Rippling. Manage payroll tax accounts, filings, notices, reconciliations, audits, benefits, 401(k), workers’ compensation, year-end reporting, and payroll accounting. Serve as Rippling system owner, maintain payroll documentation, and build AI-enabled automation for payroll support, reporting, agency notices, and audit preparation.

Manages payroll tax accounting and compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. Leads a five-person accounting team, oversees tax filings, reconciliations, audits, regulatory reporting, and payroll system configuration. Serves as the lead ADP administrator and collaborates with internal stakeholders, vendors, the IRS, and state agencies. Drives process improvements while ensuring GAAP compliance, data accuracy, confidentiality, and timely year-end reporting.

Lead end-to-end payroll operations for approximately 28,000 employees across 25+ locations. Oversee multi-state processing, compliance, reconciliations, tax filings, audits, year-end reporting, systems, controls, and process improvements. Manage and develop payroll teams, resolve complex issues, support implementations and integrations, and partner with HR, Finance, Tax, Legal, Technology, and Internal Audit to improve accuracy, scalability, and employee experience.

Manage end-to-end global payroll cycles, ensure compliance and accurate GL entries, lead and mentor the payroll team, reconcile and report payroll, implement process improvements, and serve as primary payroll contact for internal and external stakeholders.

Manage and support SAP HR Payroll and Time processes for bi-weekly and off-cycle payrolls. Oversee payroll simulations, reconciliations, tax filings, audits, vendor files, and general ledger analysis. Lead payroll data analysis, reporting, compliance with federal/state laws, and collaborate with Finance and HR to resolve payroll issues and improve processes.

Lead end-to-end payroll operations for US and Canada for 2,000+ employees, manage payroll team and vendors (ADP), ensure compliance, reconcile payroll accounting, drive automation, and support audits and process improvements.

Lead end-to-end payroll operations for US and Canada (2,000+ employees), manage a payroll team and vendors, ensure compliance with multi-jurisdictional tax and payroll rules, maintain Workday/ADP systems, drive automation and process improvements, deliver reconciliations and reporting, and support audits and payroll transformation initiatives.

Leads end-to-end payroll operations, including payroll processing, compliance, reconciliations, reporting, audits, issue resolution, systems support, and process improvement. Manages, trains, and develops payroll staff while coordinating with internal stakeholders and external partners. Requires Workday expertise, payroll regulatory knowledge, and experience with payroll systems and Microsoft Office.

Oversee end-to-end multi-entity, multi-state payroll for hourly and salaried employees, including variable compensation, payroll tax compliance, year-end processes, reporting, audits, and discrepancy resolution. Lead ADP Workforce Now configurations, upgrades, and acquisition integrations while partnering with HR, Finance, and M&A teams. Maintain accurate records, support compliance, and provide payroll analysis to leadership.

Manage bi-weekly payroll for more than 5,000 employees across multiple legal entities using UKG. Supervise and develop six payroll staff, ensure federal, state, and local compliance, oversee tax filings and reconciliations, maintain payroll procedures, perform general ledger entries and year-end processes, support audits, resolve complex inquiries, and lead payroll system and process improvements in partnership with HR and Finance.

Manage end-to-end in-house payroll using SAP and Time Evaluation for bi-weekly and semi-monthly schedules. Ensure accurate payroll processing, compliance with federal/state/Canadian laws, manage garnishments, 401(k) contributions and reporting, maintain payroll portals, approve security access, troubleshoot exceptions, train and develop staff, and support audits and special projects.

Manage a global payroll team and vendor partners to process payroll for ~500 employees across seven countries. Oversee payroll systems, tax reporting, GL interfaces, SOX compliance, audits, year-end tax forms, vendor relationships (ADP and global partners), process improvements, and coordination with HR, IS, and accounting.

Manage end-to-end payroll for 21 restaurant locations and corporate staff across multiple states; supervise two payroll specialists; ensure timely, compliant payroll processing, tax filings, reconciliations, audits, and system implementations. Coordinate with HR, AP, and Controller on benefits, garnishments, GL interfaces, and payroll inquiries while improving processes and maintaining confidentiality.

The Payroll Manager oversees payroll management, ensuring timely and compliant payment to employees, handling audits, reporting, and payroll system improvements while collaborating across departments.

Senior operational leader for US payroll across five legal entities. Manages a team of three specialists, owns end-to-end payroll processing, final review/sign-off, off-cycle runs, tax compliance, SOX controls, year-end W-2s, vendor and stakeholder relationships, and leads process improvements and payroll system projects (Workday).

Own end-to-end payroll operations for U.S. and Canada, oversee global payroll processes and accounting, ensure statutory compliance, manage payroll controls and audits (including 401(k)), partner with HR and finance, handle payroll inquiries, prepare journal entries and reconciliations, and drive process improvements and vendor performance.

Manage end-to-end bi-weekly multi-state payroll for U.S. employees, support Canadian payroll as needed, lead payroll staff, maintain policies and internal controls, oversee 401(k) and garnishments, coordinate audits, configure HRIS integrations, prepare payroll reconciliations and reports, and resolve escalated payroll issues.

Lead and oversee end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across the organization. Manage timekeeping administration, payroll tax filings, reconciliations, year-end W-2 activities, audits, and vendor coordination. Partner with HR, Finance, IT on employee changes and system projects, mentor payroll staff, respond to inquiries, and drive process improvements.

Lead multi-state payroll operations including end-to-end payroll processing, compliance, reporting, team supervision, payroll system migrations, testing, troubleshooting, and continuous process improvements.

The Payroll Manager will handle payroll operations, financial reporting, general ledger activities, budget preparation, and ensure compliance with accounting standards while collaborating with different teams.

Manage end-to-end payroll operations including biweekly high-volume payroll processing, tax deposits and reporting, payroll GL interface and reconciliations, payroll adjustments and journal entries, employee timekeeping support, payroll training, and year-end/budget/audit assistance while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Oversee and manage payroll processes for US and Canadian employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance with tax reporting, and effective communication with stakeholders.