Manager - HRIS & Payroll

Armstrong Group; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement

Benefits package

Company pension

Free services

Paid time off

Job summary

The Armstrong Group is seeking an experienced HRIS & Payroll Manager to lead end-to-end payroll operations and HRIS administration. You will optimize processes, deliver analytics, and supervise a payroll/HRIS team across multiple states, aligning with HR, Benefits, Finance, and IT.

You will drive data governance, ensure accuracy, and partner across functions to optimize benefits, retirement deductions, and regulatory compliance. Bachelor's preferred; multi-state payroll experience required.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented with strong accuracy
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and business needs
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Experience driving continuous process improvement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Discretion handling confidential information
• Experience with audits, reconciliations and controls
• HRIS administration and data governance experience

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll operations for ~2,700 employees across 30 states with bi-weekly cycles
• Manage payroll staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Review records for pay rates changes and updates
• Direct payroll processing, timecards, accruals and reporting
• Oversee deductions and regulatory compliance
• Partner with HR/IT/Finance to align benefits and retirement deductions
• Serve as functional owner of the HRIS platform, preferably Workday
• Oversee HRIS administration including configuration and data management
• Establish data governance standards and audits
• Align HRIS data with payroll outputs to minimize discrepancies
• Generate payroll and HRIS reports and develop dashboards
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation
• Lead, coach, and develop payroll and HRIS team members
• Ensure audit readiness and support internal/external audits

Skills

Payroll leadership

HRIS leadership

Data governance

Analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

HRIS & Payroll Manager

Position Summary

The HRIS & Payroll Manager leads end-to-end payroll operations and administration of the HRIS platform, ensuring accurate payroll processing, data integrity, and system optimization. This role partners closely with HR, Benefits, Finance, IT, and Payroll to align processes across the employee lifecycle. The position also drives process improvements, delivers reporting and insights to support decision-making, and leads a high-performing team responsible for payroll and HRIS operations.

What’s In It For You

• Opportunity for advancement
• Attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more, effective immediately upon hire
• Company-funded pension
• Free company services such as internet, video, and telephone, plus discounted services from affiliate companies
• Paid time off and holidays

What You Will Be Doing

Payroll Operations

• Lead payroll operations for approximately 2,700 employees across 30 states, supporting multiple pay groups with bi-weekly payroll cycles
• Manage and coordinate payroll staff, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Review personnel records to validate pay rates, job changes, and payroll‑impacting updates
• Direct payroll calculations in alignment with company policies
• Oversee payroll processing, including timecards, accruals, payroll calculations, and reporting
• Review and approve payroll deductions and ensure compliance with policies and regulations
• Partner with HR, HRIS, IT, and Finance to ensure accurate processing of benefits and retirement deductions
• Ensure compliance with payroll tax, wage and hour regulations, garnishments, and year‑end processes including W-2s

HRIS Leadership & Data Governance

• Serve as functional owner of the HRIS platform, preferably Workday, ensuring system performance, data accuracy, and integrity
• Oversee HRIS administration, including configuration, data management, and system optimization
• Establish data governance standards, including audits, controls, and standardized processes
• Partner cross‑functionally to ensure alignment across all employee lifecycle events such as hires, job changes, leaves, and terminations
• Lead testing, validation, and implementation of system updates, integrations, and enhancements
• Align HRIS data with payroll outputs to minimize discrepancies and rework

Reporting & Analytics

• Generate and analyze payroll and HRIS reports to ensure accuracy and support business decisions
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to provide visibility into workforce data, payroll trends, and key metrics

Process Improvement & Systems Optimization

• Develop and implement procedures to monitor workflow, track progress, and improve efficiency
• Analyze payroll data for accuracy prior to final processing
• Identify and implement process improvements, including automation and workflow standardization
• Partner with HR, Finance, and IT to improve system integrations and optimize payroll and HRIS processes

Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop payroll and HRIS team members
• Assign and review work, manage performance, and support employee development
• Establish clear accountability across payroll and HRIS functions
• Manage priorities, escalations, and service delivery standards

Compliance

• Maintain payroll and HRIS internal controls and ensure audit readiness
• Support internal and external audits through data validation and documentation
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and data governance requirements

What You Will Need

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and business needs
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Experience driving continuous process improvement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience with HRIS platforms, preferably Workday
• Multi‑state payroll experience, including payroll tax and compliance knowledge
• Experience with audits, reconciliations, and internal controls
• Experience with HRIS administration, configuration, and data governance
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of five years of payroll and HRIS leadership experience

Who We Are
The Armstrong Group is a family owned and operated collection of diverse companies. What began in 1946 as Armstrong County Line Construction, founded by Jud L. Sedwick in Kittanning, PA, has now grown into an organization that encompasses multiple industries and employs over 2,400 individuals nationwide. Our brands include Armstrong Utilities, Guardian Protection, Armstrong Development, 4Front Solutions, Twin Pops, and Armstrong Comfort Solutions.
Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer.