Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager
Contract-to-hire
Pay rate: $50-65/hr
Permanent salary: $110-138k + 15% bonus

Process- video interviews + onsite
Industry- Consumer goods, large, public company, 2.5B in revenue, 4700 US employees, 7 on the payroll team
Hours- full time
Location- Hybrid (3 days per week in Fairhaven, MA)
Background- Criminal check & 5 panel drug screen (includes marijuana)

Why Open- New position that reports to the Director of Payroll.

Must haves:
-5+ years of payroll operations experience
-Supervisory experience
-UKG (ideally Pro WFM)
-Excel (proficient)

Preferred:
-Accounting or Finance degree
-Workday (their HR system)
-Large company
-Manufacturing industry

Job Description:

The Payroll Manager oversees accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations. This role manages payroll processing, timekeeping, taxes, benefits deductions, and regulatory compliance while partnering with HR, Finance, Legal, and external vendors. The Payroll Manager also leads payroll audits, system enhancements, and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Manage regular, off-cycle, and bonus payrolls with strong controls and accuracy.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

• Oversee timekeeping, PTO, and attendance data integrity.

• Support payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and year-end processes, including W?2s.

• Administer benefits, 401(k), garnishments, and other deductions.

• Maintain and enhance payroll systems; troubleshoot issues and improve processes.

• Partner cross-functionally to resolve payroll issues and support reporting needs.

• Lead, train, and mentor payroll staff; support audits and reconciliations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is strongly preferred

• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including leadership of payroll operations and teams

• Hands-on experience with payroll processing, time and attendance systems, and HRIS platforms (UKG and Workday preferred)

• Prior supervisory experience required

• Manufacturing payroll experience strongly preferred

• Experience working with payroll service providers strongly preferred

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience with training, education, and change management

• Proven ability to design, implement, and continuously improve payroll processes
  
  
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