Our client is looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee accurate, timely compensation processes. This role will guide end-to-end payroll operations across multiple states, support a large employee population, and help ensure compliance with institutional policies and payroll regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong operational oversight, attention to detail, and the ability to improve payroll workflows while partnering effectively with internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Lead complete payroll operations from data review through final processing and post-payroll reconciliation for a large employee base.
- Manage payroll activities across multiple states, ensuring proper application of tax rules, wage requirements, and reporting obligations.
- Oversee bi-monthly payroll cycles to deliver accurate and timely employee payments while resolving exceptions efficiently.
- Supervise payroll staff or related functions, establish priorities, and maintain consistent service levels for the institution.
- Review payroll records, earnings, deductions, and adjustments to confirm accuracy and alignment with policy and regulatory standards.
- Partner with human resources, finance, and other departments to address payroll questions, audits, and employee-related changes.
- Maintain and optimize payroll system usage, including platforms such as ADP Workforce Now, Payr, and Banner, to support reliable processing and reporting.
- Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local payroll requirements and prepare documentation needed for internal or external review.
- Demonstrated experience leading full-cycle payroll operations in a complex organizational setting.
- Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll administration, including tax withholding and compliance practices.
- Background processing payroll for more than 500 employees with a high degree of accuracy.
- Experience managing recurring bi-monthly payroll schedules and related reconciliations.
- Proficiency with payroll systems and enterprise platforms, including Banner and similar applications.
- Solid understanding of payroll controls, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements.
- Ability to analyze payroll issues, resolve discrepancies, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners.