Assistant Payroll Manager — Lead Payroll & Automation

CACI; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. is seeking an Assistant Payroll Manager in Oklahoma City to lead a multi-state payroll team, ensuring accurate, compliant processing and year-end reporting.

You will partner with the Payroll Manager, drive improvements, and guide the use of automation and AI tools to strengthen controls. The role requires CPP certification, 5+ years of payroll leadership in a complex environment, and strong cross-functional collaboration across HR, Tax, and Finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, HR, or related field.
• CPP certification required.
• 5+ years in a large, multi-state payroll environment.
• Experience leading payroll professionals in a high-volume setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead Semi-monthly payroll cycles and all periodic tax filings.
• Serve as backup for the Payroll Manager on department projects.
• Oversee garnishments and ensure timely manual checks.
• Ensure SOX controls are followed and audit-ready.
• Coordinate with HRIS, Tax, Benefits, IT, and Accounting as needed.
• Drive process improvements and use automation tools to reduce manual effort.

Skills

CPP certification

Payroll leadership

SOX compliance

Automation/AI in payroll

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Cross-functional partner

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting/HR

Tools

Workday Payroll

Deltek Costpoint

Deltek Time

Job description

CACI International Inc. is seeking an Assistant Payroll Manager in Oklahoma City to lead a multi-state payroll team, ensuring accurate, compliant processing and year-end reporting.

You will partner with the Payroll Manager, drive improvements, and guide the use of automation and AI tools to strengthen controls. The role requires CPP certification, 5+ years of payroll leadership in a complex environment, and strong cross-functional collaboration across HR, Tax, and Finance.