Payroll Manager

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Abacus Solution Group

Payroll Manager

Annapolis, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    One of our clients is looking for a Payroll Manager on a temporary to permanent basis. This individual must have their Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) license.

    Responsibilities:

    • Manage payroll for four collective bargaining units, ensuring proper application of union contract stipulations.
    • Partner with risk management for workmen's compensation payments
    • Process and review the bi-weekly payroll for approximately 700 City employees.
    • Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, shift differentials, union requirements, deductions, and benefits.
    • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including FLSA, IRS, and Maryland state tax laws.
    • Prepare and reconcile payroll journal entries and support month-end and year-end close activities.
    • Serve as a key subject-matter expert for the City in the migration from Tyler-Munis to NeoGov, including planning, data validation, testing, and go-live support.
    • Collaborate with IT, HR, and Finance teams to refine workflows, enhance automation, and ensure system optimization.
    • Oversee payroll tax compliance including quarterly and annual filings, W-2 processing, and reconciliation of tax liabilities.
    • Prepare and submit state retirement reports and coordinate with the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS).
    • Respond to internal and external audits, ensuring proper documentation and controls.
    • Ensure accurate recordkeeping and data integrity in accordance with retention requirements.

    Required Qualifications:

    • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation required.
    • Minimum 5–7 years of progressive payroll experience, including municipal or government payroll strongly preferred.
    • Experience processing payroll for medium to large organizations (500+ employees).
    • Strong knowledge of union payroll rules, collective bargaining agreements, and public sector payroll practices.
    • Prior experience with Tyler-Munis, NeoGov, or similar HRIS/payroll systems; implementation experience highly desirable.
    • Working knowledge of payroll tax laws, state retirement requirements, and regulatory reporting.
    • High proficiency in Excel and financial data analysis.