Payroll Systems Manager (6215)

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize payroll platforms, including configuration, workflows, security permissions, audits, reporting, and integrations.
• Process and oversee multi-state U.S. payroll, including off-cycle payrolls, bonuses, commissions, garnishments, tax reporting, and year-end activities.
• Troubleshoot payroll system issues and coordinate with vendors to resolve technical and operational challenges.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve payroll accuracy, efficiency, compliance, and employee experience.
• Develop, maintain, and document payroll standard operating procedures, internal controls, and process documentation.
• Partner closely with HR, Finance, Benefits, and Legal teams to support compensation changes, leave programs, compliance requirements, and reporting needs.
• Lead payroll-related projects, system enhancements, testing efforts, and vendor management activities.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing payroll documentation, reports, and compliance records.
• Assist with global payroll initiatives and collaborate with international stakeholders to support payroll operations across multiple countries.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior payroll team members as needed.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5–7+ years of payroll operations experience, including multi-state U.S. payroll processing.
• 3+ years of payroll systems administration and management experience.
• 3+ years of global payroll experience supporting multiple countries and regions.
• Experience administering payroll platforms such as Paycom, Rippling, ADP, UKG, or similar solutions.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing payroll audits, reporting, controls, and process documentation.
• Experience partnering with HR, Finance, Benefits, and Legal stakeholders.
• Strong systems troubleshooting, configuration, and process improvement skills.
• Experience working within a consulting, professional services, or client-facing environment.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• 10+ years of payroll experience.
• Experience with Paycom, Rippling, NetSuite, and QuickBooks.
• Experience supporting payroll operations for a global workforce.
• Experience leading payroll system implementations, upgrades, or optimization initiatives.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.
• Experience managing payroll vendors and third-party service providers.