Payroll Manager

First Investors Financial Services, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis Financial Services, Inc. is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee bi-weekly payroll for U.S. employees and support Canadian payroll as needed.

The role ensures accurate, timely processing, adherence to federal/state regulations, and strong internal controls across benefits and HR partners. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, leadership capability, and in-depth knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of federal and multi-state payroll laws and wage-hour rules.
• Experience with 401(k) contributions, loans, garnishments, and compliance reporting.
• Proficiency with HRIS/payroll systems and data reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end processing for bi-weekly payroll with accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Oversee payroll contributions, loans, and reconciliations; coordinate with plan providers.
• Manage employee garnishments and creditor orders; support Canada payroll coordination as needed.
• Maintain SOPs, workflows, and internal controls to reflect current laws and best practices.
• Prepare payroll reports, GL files, tax reconciliations, and variance analyses for Finance and leadership.

Skills

Payroll regulations

Multi-state payroll

Data reconciliation

Audits coordination

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

Tools

Workday

ADP

UKG

Paycom

Ceridian

Job description

Stellantis Financial Services (SFS) is the new captive finance company for one of the world's leading automakers and a mobility provider with iconic brands including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys.

Our exciting growth provides opportunities to advance your career as we successfully lead products and services from a small to midsize company in just a few years. Join our world class team and culture and contribute to our core mission which is enhancing our customer's experience.

Payroll Manager

oversees all aspects of bi-weekly payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing for U.S. employees and supporting Canadian payroll as needed. This role manages payroll staff, maintains payroll policies and procedures, ensures adherence to federal and state regulations, oversees 401(k) and garnishment administration, and leads internal and external audits. The Payroll Manager partners closely with HR, Benefits, Finance, and external vendors to maintain data integrity, strengthen internal controls, and continuously improve payroll processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end processing for multi-state payroll with accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Oversee contributions, loan repayments, reconciliations, and coordination with plan providers.
• Manage child support, tax levies, and creditor orders, ensuring proper setup and remittance.
• Provide oversight or coordination for Canadian payroll; ensure compliance with provincial tax and statutory rules.
• Conduct internal audits, support external audits, and maintain audit-ready documentation and controls.
• Maintain and update SOPs, workflows, and internal controls to reflect current laws and best practices.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Manage system configuration, integrations, testing, and data integrity with HRIS/payroll vendors.
• Prepare payroll reports, GL files, tax reconciliations, and variance analyses for Finance and leadership.
• Address escalated payroll inquiries with professionalism, confidentiality, and strong problem-solving skills

Qualifications and Competencies Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong knowledge of federal and multi-state payroll laws, tax regulations, and wage and hour rules.
• Experience processing 401(k) contributions, loans, and compliance reporting.
• Hands-on experience with garnishments, levies, and statutory orders.
• Proficiency with HRIS/payroll systems (Workday, ADP, UKG, Paycom, Ceridian, etc.).
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort with data analysis and reconciliation.
• Strong understanding of payroll audits, internal controls, and documentation standards.

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years progressive payroll experience.
• Minimum 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role

Education

• High school diploma or GED required

Skills Required

• Deep understanding of payroll regulations, tax rules, and multi-state requirements.
• Ability to coach, develop, and manage payroll staff.
• Skilled at identifying discrepancies, interpreting data, and resolving complex issues.
• Ability to explain payroll concepts clearly to employees and leaders.
• Continuously improves workflows and strengthens internal controls.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and handles sensitive information with discretion.
• Travel 0-10% - as required on an as needed basis.
• Must have reliable transportation and live within a commutable distance to one of the following cities: Atlanta, GA

Qualifications Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• CPP certification
• Experience with Canadian payroll (Ontario, Quebec, or other provinces) strongly preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, use hands and arms to operate office equipment including but not limited to a keyboard, mouse and phone, will occasionally need to reach, stoop, stand or walk. The employee must be able to see (close vision), hear, speak, and communicate verbally. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Work Schedule

This position requires the ability to work various shifts to accommodate business needs. Typically, between the hours of 8AM-6PM Monday through Friday and on weekends as needed. Travel is required 10% of the time.

An applicant must be authorized to work in the United States to be eligible for this position. Stellantis Financial Services, Inc. will not sponsor applicants for work visas of any type for this position.

Stellantis Financial Services, Inc (SFS) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing its employees an environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, and intimidation. It is the policy of SFS to comply with all applicable employment laws and regulations and to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, change of sex, and/or transgender status or any protected status. Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment and promotion decisions will be based solely on merit, ability, achievement, experience, conduct and other legitimate business reasons.