HR/Payroll Manager

Accentuate Staffing; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accentuate Staffing is seeking a highly skilled HR & Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations and support HR functions in North Carolina. This role involves managing multi-state payroll, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and improving HR processes. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and strong skills in payroll processing. Experience in the construction industry is a plus. The position is key to supporting company growth and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll and/or HR management experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll processing and taxes.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process accurate, timely multi-state payroll.
• Administer employee benefits and coordinate enrollment.
• Support employee relations and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR management

Advanced Excel skills

Process improvement

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration

HR certifications (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR)

Tools

SAGE Intacct

ADP

Power BI

Job description

Accentuate Staffing is seeking a highly skilled and hands‑on HR & Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations and support core human resources functions for a client in Raleigh, NC. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing, administering benefits, supporting employee relations, and driving process improvements across HR and payroll functions. The ideal candidate is a self‑driven leader who takes ownership of their work, operates independently after onboarding, and proactively identifies opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and overall operational efficiency. This position partners closely with leadership to support company growth and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process accurate, timely multi‑state payroll
• Maintain payroll records including deductions, garnishments, benefits, bonuses, and PTO balances
• Perform payroll general ledger reconciliations and support month‑end close activities in partnership with accounting
• Ensure payroll tax compliance and coordinate filings with third‑party providers
• Own payroll and HR components of the annual budgeting process
• Analyze payroll and HR‑related P&L variances and provide insights to leadership
• Coordinate payroll and labor reporting during monthly close and budgeting cycles
• Manage unemployment claims and mitigate related risks
• Onboarding and offboarding processes
• Administer employee benefits and coordinate annual open enrollment
• Maintain employee records and HRIS systems
• Support employee relations matters and respond to employee inquiries with professionalism and confidentiality
• Coordinate recruiting logistics, including scheduling and candidate communications
• Assist with performance management processes and HR initiatives
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Lead and coordinate organizational training programs
• Identify and implement process improvements across HR and payroll functions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• HR certifications (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, etc.) preferred
• 5+ years of payroll and/or HR management experience
• Strong understanding of payroll processing, payroll taxes, payroll accounting, and GL integration
• Experience with payroll reconciliations and month‑end close processes
• Solid knowledge of HR compliance and employment regulations
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, Index/Match, data analysis, reconciliations)
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Proven ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
• Experience in the construction industry
• Familiarity with systems such as SAGE Intacct, SAGE ERP, ADP, Paylocity, WorkMax, or ServiceTrade
• Working knowledge of accounting principles
• Experience with Power BI, Power Query, or AI tools for reporting and automation
• Strong process orientation with exceptional attention to detail