Manager, Payroll

Chewy; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chewy is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll systems, including Workday changes, and to back up high-volume weekly payroll processing for multistate operations. The role involves validating timesheets, audit reports, and payroll previews for field and corporate staff, with emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong knowledge of Workday HCM/Payroll, and 6+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Hands-on knowledge of Workday HCM/Payroll and Time & Attendance systems.
• Minimum 6 years of high-volume, multi-state payroll processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll operations and guide team through new processes.
• Ensure payroll is prepared for final review by deadline.
• Oversee Workday payroll changes and documentation of processes.
• Audit payroll reports for accuracy and Sox compliance liaison.
• Manage year-end reconciliation and W‑2 processing.

Skills

Workday HCM/Payroll

Time & Attendance systems

Multi-state payroll

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Description

The Payroll Manager will be responsible for overseeing payroll systems and projects, Workday changes, and updates. Back up responsibility for overseeing payroll processing of high volume weekly payrolls. This includes validating/reviewing payroll timesheet, audit reports and payroll preview reports for our multistate operations, both field and corporate exempt and non-exempt staff.

Job Duties

• Manages team through new processes and keeps payroll leadership up to date
• Ensures payroll is ready for final review by deadline
• Able to problem solve payroll issues and make recommendation for a solve
• Manage payroll changes and updates to Workday
• Document Workday payroll processes
• Back-up for the preparation and input of all payroll related information to produce accurate and timely payroll
• Back-up for submitting payroll once reviewed/completed
• Manage and oversee cross functional projects
• Review all payroll audits and payroll preview reports for accuracy
• Maintain Sox compliance and act as liaison between payroll and internal and external audit
• Manage year end reconciliation and W2 processing
• Assist in training and mentoring
• Recommends process improvements
• Act as point of contact for reporting and system inquires
• Maintains payroll operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes
• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Performs other tasks, duties and responsibilities as may be needed or directed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Hands‑on and strong knowledge/experience with Workday HCM/Payroll and Time and Attendance systems
• Minimum of 6 years processing high volume, multi‑state payroll for a mid to large company
• Knowledge of current payroll‑related laws and regulations, FPC or CPP certification preferred
• Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word)
• Managing one’s own time and coordinating time with others
• Possess a sense of urgency for payroll related request and expectations
• Position may require travel

Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

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