Manager, Payroll

Red River; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Red River is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead end-to-end payroll processing for US operations, leveraging ADP Workforce Now, Workday, and soon UKG. You will partner with HR, Accounting, and FP&A to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.

You will mentor and develop a remote or on-site team, implement process improvements, maintain SOPs, and drive governance across payroll cycles while safeguarding confidential information and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in business or accounting.
• FPC designation.
• 3–5 years of experience with payroll systems and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing using payroll systems.
• Provide leadership development to direct reports.
• Develop and maintain relationships with HR, Accounting, and FP&A.
• Ensure compliance with statutory payroll regulations and internal policies.
• Contribute to process improvements for system implementations/upgrades.
• Create and maintain SOPs and audits for payroll policies.
• Prepare weekly/monthly/yearly payroll reports and tax reconciliations.
• Communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Analyze complex problems and deliver practical solutions.
• Maintain confidentiality and neutrality in sensitive situations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Leadership/management

MS Excel

Education

BA/BS degree in business or accounting

FPC designation

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Workday

UKG

CPP designation

Job description

Primary Position Tasks

• Manage the end-to-end payroll processing utilizing payroll and HR systems (ADP Workforce Now and Workday) and soon to be using UKG
• Provide leadership development to direct report(s) to optimize operational excellence and create experienced talent
• Develop and maintain relationships with HR, Accounting, and FP&A teams throughout the payroll cycle
• Strong knowledge of statutory and payroll tax regulations, working knowledge of payroll best practices and ensure compliance with internal policies
• Function as a strategic partner and contribute process improvement for system implementations/upgrades
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures and audits to ensure policies and procedures are being adhered to
• Maintain accurate records and prepare weekly/monthly/yearly reports and compare the tax reports being prepared by the outside provider to the various state returns and make sure they tie out, etc.
• Communicate well both verbally and in writing with all levels across the organization
• Ability to analyze complex problems and deliver insightful, practical, and sustainable solutions
• Maintain an eye for detail; demonstrate accuracy, and exercise confidentiality & neutrality in complex and sensitive situations
• Resolve issues and answer payroll-related questions

Minimum Education/Certification/Experience Requirements

• BA/BS degree in business/accounting or equivalent
• FPC designation (Fundamental Payroll Certification)
• At least 3-5years of experience with payroll systems and proven management/supervisory skills

Preferred Education/Certification/Experience

• Experience with ADP Workforce NOW and Workday
• CPP designation
• Experience with managing a remote team

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess competency in: payroll processing, employee relations, compliance knowledge, discretion, written and verbal communications, Payroll and Tax technical expertise'
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Excellent MS Office skills, especially Excel and Word
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Technical Expertise
• Financial and Time Management

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship Required

Red River offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an exceptional work environment. You can review our benefit (http://redriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025-Red-River-Technology-BAAG\_12.19.24-1.pdf) offerings here.

EOE M/F/DISABLED/Vet

Red River is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Discrimination or harassment based upon any protected characteristics as defined by state or federal law is wholly inconsistent with our company values and will not be tolerated.

In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the American's with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail].

Red River brings together the ideal combination of talent, partners and products to disrupt the status quo in technology and drive success for business and government. Red River serves organizations well beyond traditional technology integration, with more than 20 years experience in security, networking, analytics, collaboration, mobility and cloud solutions. Our operations, support, sales and technical teams all wor