Job Description

Are you a seasoned payroll professional ready to lead and enhance payroll operations for a large, multi-state organization? Dungarvin is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll processes for 6,500 employees. You’ll manage a team of 4 staff, step in for complex tasks, and collaborate closely with HR, accounting, and leadership. This role focuses on process improvement, compliance, system rollouts, and strategic payroll initiatives, making it ideal for someone who thrives on problem-solving, leading projects, and driving operational excellence.

What You’ll Do:

• **Payroll Leadership & Oversight: **Manage the payroll department, ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, and provide guidance to staff.
• Process & System Improvement: Lead rollouts of Workday, train staff, and optimize payroll processes for efficiency.
• **Compliance & Accounting Support: **Ensure multistate payroll compliance, assist with audits, handle month-end reconciliations, and collaborate with accounting on payroll integration.
• Acquisition & Audit Support: Oversee payroll integration during acquisitions and support payroll audits to ensure accuracy.
• Team Development: Mentor and coach payroll staff to elevate performance, instill best practices, and foster a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

** MUST HAVE:**

• 10 years of expertise in managing payroll and taxation across multiple locations.
• Proven experience as a Payroll Manager or in a similar leadership role.
• Technical proficiency with Workday payroll software.
• Excellent understanding of multistate payroll tax laws and regulations.

NICE TO HAVE :

• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics accounting software and proficiency in accounting practices.
• Professional certifications: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Certified Payroll Manager (CPM), Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC), or other relevant payroll/HR credentials.

Additional Information

_ SKILLS CRITICAL FOR SUCCESS:_

• **Analytical & Mathematical Acumen: **Strong numerical skills to manage complex payroll calculations, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Leadership, Coaching & Teamwork: Guide, mentor, and develop payroll staff to ensure high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement while fostering a positive, collaborative, and professional work environment.
• Organization & Time Management: Efficiently manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and meet strict deadlines across departments.
• Communication & Collaboration: Clearly convey payroll processes, policies, and updates while working effectively with HR, accounting, operations, and other stakeholders to drive alignment, support initiatives, and enhance organizational efficiency.
• **Problem-Solving, Adaptability & Technical Proficiency: **Identify, analyze, and resolve payroll issues efficiently while navigating changing systems and processes, leveraging expertise with automated payroll tools, and quickly learning new technologies.
• Attention to Detail & Compliance: Maintain meticulous accuracy in payroll processing, timekeeping, and reporting, ensuring compliance with all multistate laws and regulations.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE:

Lead payroll for a large, multi-state organization, guiding a talented team while driving system improvements, process efficiencies, and compliance excellence. You’ll tackle challenging projects, support audits and acquisitions, and make a meaningful impact on payroll operations; all in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together, we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Compass and Dungarvin are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers.

The deadline for internal applications is set for two weeks from the date of the job posting.

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