Payroll Manager

Search Solution Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Atlanta seeks a Payroll Manager to oversee the payroll process for all team members. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of multi-state full cycle payroll experience and a strong understanding of payroll laws. Responsibilities include managing the payroll team, ensuring compliance, and developing policies. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $140,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of multi-state full cycle payroll experience.
• FPC or CPP certification preferred but not required.
• Experience in delivering cross-functional project management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the end-to-end payroll process.
• Ensure compliance with payroll laws and best practices.
• Develop and document payroll policies and procedures.

Skills

Cross-functional project management

Payroll processing

Customer service

Confidentiality

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate degree in business or accounting

High school diploma

Tools

Workday

Job description

Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the end-to-end payroll process for all team members.
• Manage and support the payroll team, providing training, guidance, and development.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll, including salaries, benefits, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports.
• Ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely.
• Prepare and file necessary payroll-related tax filings.
• Develop and document payroll policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement reporting tools to streamline payroll processes.
• Maintain a high level of customer service through timely resolution of escalated issues.
• Assist with research and resolution of complex payroll related matters.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality for all payroll-related items.
• Support the Payroll Director in managing multiple project deliverables on time.
• Completes ad hoc projects and other duties as assigned by leadership.

Education & Experience Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Undergraduate/Graduate degree in business, accounting, or related field preferred
• Experience (3-5 years) in multi-state full cycle payroll with an emphasis on delivering cross-functional project management required
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred, but not required
• Experience with Workday or comparable software required

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Food and Beverage Retail