Payroll & HRIS Implementation Manager - ARIZONA

SDI Staffing; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Job summary

SDI Staffing seeks an Experienced Payroll & HRIS Implementation Manager to lead multi-entity payroll operations and Paylocity configurations from Scottsdale, AZ. You will personally process payrolls, guide the payroll team, and drive HRIS projects across newly acquired entities.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong expertise in multi-state payroll, Paylocity integration, and internal controls. A Bachelor’s degree and CPP are preferred; on-site work Monday–Friday with standard hours.

Qualifications

• Hands-on payroll expertise across multiple entities and states.

Responsibilities

• Process assigned payrolls across multiple entities, EINs, states, and pay frequencies.

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS experience

Multi-entity payroll

Multi-state payroll

Leadership

Communication

Process optimization

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

CPP certification

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

Experienced Payroll & HRIS Implementation Manager

Direct-Hire, Full-time

Workplace: Onsite (Scottsdale, AZ)

Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience. Exempt.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, HSA, EAP, and more.

About the Role

This role is central to delivering accurate, timely payroll and building trust with employees and agency partners through responsive service, clear communication, and dependable follow-through. This is a hands-on leadership role. The person in this position will personally process assigned payrolls while guiding and developing the payroll team. They will also lead Paylocity administration and implementation for newly acquired or newly formed entities, balancing consistent internal processes with approved business requirements.

Core Responsibilities

• Process assigned payrolls across multiple entities, EINs, states, and pay frequencies, validating earnings, commissions, deductions, taxes, and employee changes.
• Manage the payroll calendar, assign and balance team workloads, review payroll output, and maintain backup coverage to ensure deadlines are met.
• Lead, coach, and support payroll team members through regular feedback, training, and performance management.
• Respond to employee payroll questions with discretion, care, and urgency, taking ownership of issue resolution and follow-through.
• Build strong working relationships with agency partners through proactive communication, attentive listening, and reliable support.
• Maintain payroll controls, records, reconciliations, and audit support in coordination with Paylocity and Finance.
• Administer Paylocity configuration, reporting, access, and integrations, and coordinate vendor support when issues arise.
• Lead onboarding for new entities, including data validation, system configuration, testing, training, and support through initial payroll cycles.
• Maintain practical procedures and cross-training resources, improve recurring issues, and elevate significant risks with recommended solutions.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong hands-on payroll expertise in multi-entity, multi-state environments with varying pay frequencies, preferably five or more years.
• Experience implementing, configuring, or administering a payroll and HRIS platform; Paylocity experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to balance direct payroll execution with day-to-day team leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of payroll requirements, multi-state taxation, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy and consistency.
• Strong spreadsheet and systems skills.
• Clear, respectful communication and the ability to build trusted working relationships across the business.
• Sound judgment in handling confidential employee matters and resolving issues thoroughly.
• Experience leading payroll staff while maintaining an individual workload.

Other Requirements

• Scottsdale, Arizona office-based role.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in related field.
• High school diploma or equivalent, at minimum.
• Preferred: experience in a holding company or acquisition-driven organization, CPP certification, and a related degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Legal residents of AZ only. No Visa sponsorship available. W2 only.