Corporate Manager, Payroll & Compensation

Coastal Waste & Recycling Inc; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Waste & Recycling Inc in Boca Raton, FL is seeking a Senior Manager, Payroll & Compensation to lead weekly multi-state payroll operations and compensation administration. This is a hands-on role that requires deep knowledge of Workday, payroll tax rules, and compliance to ensure timely, accurate pay.

You will partner with People Experience, Accounting, and external vendors, own STIP and COLA processes, maintain compensation data in Workday, and drive process improvements while

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive payroll experience across multiple states.
• 3+ years in a payroll management or senior payroll role.
• Advanced proficiency with enterprise payroll or HRIS systems.
• Experience with Workday Payroll and Workday Compensation preferred.
• CPP designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute weekly payroll processing across multiple states using Workday.
• Administer the Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP) and COLA processes.
• Maintain compensation attributes in Workday and process changes.
• Collaborate with Accounting, PX, and external partners on payroll matters.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

Skills

Multi-state payroll

Payroll management

Excel skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Tools

Workday

ADP

HRIS

Job description

About Coastal Waste & RecyclingAt Coastal Waste & Recycling, we're building more than a company, we're building a team. As one of the fastest-growing privately held waste and recycling companies in the Southeast, we're looking for people who take pride in their work, put safety first, and are ready to grow with us.About the OpportunityCoastal Waste & Recycling is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Payroll & Compensation to oversee weekly payroll operations and compensation administration across our growing, multi-state organization.This is a hands-on role for an experienced payroll professional who understands the complexities of multi-state payroll, is highly proficient with payroll systems, and can independently manage payroll processing, compensation transactions, and time-sensitive deadlines.The position works closely with People Experience, Accounting, and external partners to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and the effective administration of company compensation programs.Key ResponsibilitiesPayroll AdministrationOwn and execute weekly payroll processing across multiple states using Workday.Review payroll inputs, employee changes, timekeeping information, deductions, and adjustments to ensure accurate processing.Process off-cycle payments, retroactive adjustments, final pay, and other payroll transactions as needed.Coordinate with Accounting, ADP, and external partners on payroll tax matters, filings, and related issues.Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and escalated payroll issues.Maintain payroll calendars, processing deadlines, standard operating procedures, and internal controls.Partner with the Workday team and external support partners to resolve system issues and improve payroll processes.Ensure payroll processes comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.Compensation AdministrationAdminister the company's Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP), including employee eligibility, approved calculations, and payment processing.Coordinate annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLA), ensuring approved increases are accurately implemented within Workday.Maintain compensation-related attributes in Workday, including salary, hourly rates, compensation plans, incentive eligibility, allowances, and other compensation elements.Process and validate approved compensation changes, promotions, adjustments, and related transactions.Support compensation reporting, audits, and data requests in partnership with People Experience leadership.Ensure compensation transactions follow established approval workflows and company guidelines.Workday & Process ManagementServe as the primary functional owner of weekly payroll processing within Workday.Partner with internal Workday resources and external vendors to troubleshoot system issues and implement enhancements.Identify opportunities to streamline payroll workflows, reduce manual processes, and strengthen data accuracy.Maintain clear documentation and procedures to ensure consistency and continuity.Cross-Functional PartnershipWork closely with Accounting, People Experience, and operational leadership to address payroll and compensation matters.Coordinate with external payroll, tax, and system support partners.Provide guidance to managers and PX team members on payroll processes, compensation changes, and established procedures.Handle confidential employee and compensation information with discretion and professionalism.QualificationsRequired8+ years of progressive payroll experience, including substantial hands-on responsibility for multi-state payroll.3+ years of experience in a payroll management or senior payroll capacity.Strong understanding of payroll processing, payroll taxation, wage-and-hour requirements, and related compliance obligations.Experience administering compensation adjustments, annual increases, incentive payments, or similar compensation programs.Advanced proficiency with enterprise payroll or HRIS systems.Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, analytical ability, and organizational skills.Ability to independently manage weekly payroll deadlines and resolve complex payroll issues.Experience collaborating with Accounting and external payroll service providers.PreferredExperience with Workday Payroll and Workday Compensation.Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.Experience with benefits administration and payroll-related benefit deductions.Experience supporting payroll for a multi-location, operationally intensive organization.Experience with 401(k) payroll administration and retirement plan deductions.What Success Looks LikeThe successful candidate will ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, maintain reliable compensation data in Workday, administer STIP and COLA processes effectively, and build strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners.This position requires someone who is comfortable taking ownership, managing details, and ensuring payroll and compensation processes run consistently and efficiently.