Payroll Manager

ICP; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Smart office in Atlanta, GA

Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Job summary

A mid-sized global business in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Senior Payroll Operations Manager to oversee payroll processing and ensure compliance with laws. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of payroll experience, along with strong knowledge of U.S. payroll laws. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience overseeing and processing full-cycle payroll processes, preferably in a multi-state environment.
• Experience in producing and maintaining accurate reconciliations.
• Experience in multi-entity, multi-currency environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with laws.
• Audit payroll reports and handle reconciliations.
• Manage relationship with payroll service provider.

Skills

Experience overseeing payroll processes

Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll laws

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Excellent organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Rippling

Sage Intacct

Power BI

Job description

Senior Payroll Operations Manager, Shared Services

Location: Atlanta, GA

We’re looking for a payroll professional with around three years of experience handling multi-state payroll for approximately 200 employees—someone confident, accurate, and ready to take ownership of the payroll process.

About ICP

ICP is a mid‑sized global business operating at the intersection of Marketing Technology (MarTech), Content Operations, and Creative post‑production. We partner with some of the world’s most recognizable brands to deliver high‑impact, scalable marketing solutions. As we continue to grow, we are investing in a best‑in‑class Finance function to support strategic decision‑making and drive commercial excellence.

Role Overview

You’ll be joining a small but high‑impact finance team during a period of transformation—where your insights, models, and ways of working will shape how we plan, analyse, and deliver value to clients and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full‑cycle payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal/state/local laws and regulations
• Audit weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year‑end reports (gross payroll, hours worked, vacation accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc.)
• Handle journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger support
• Assist with benefit reporting, including 401(k), HSA, health & wellness plan reporting, etc.
• Maintain compliance with payroll systems, wage/tax laws, and coordinate with tax agencies
• Conduct new payroll orientations and ongoing employee education
• Review contracts for compensation accuracy and deadlines
• Support benefit audits, claims analysis, and cost control initiatives
• Oversee payroll tax filings, W2 processing, and other year‑end reporting requirements
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries promptly in a service‑oriented manner
• Verify incoming payroll data (salary adjustments, special payments, tax allocations, employee deductions) to set schedules
• Collaborate with People and Finance teams to ensure accurate employee data and accounting
• Lead payroll audits and respond to external auditors’ inquiries
• Manage relationship with HRIS & payroll service provider (Rippling)
• Monitor legislative changes affecting payroll and implement necessary updates
• Maintain and update payroll policies and procedures
• Support system upgrades, implementations, and process improvements
• Maintain full balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis for the group’s US corporate entity and assist with other regional entity reconciliations as required by Group Management Accountant
• Assist with preparation of schedules required for auditors and prepare month‑end journal schedules with supporting documentation
• Review and sign‑off on monthly bank reconciliations, and manage the expense reporting and approval processes
• Assist with accuracy of cash flow forecasting, inter‑company postings, and credit card accruals
• Prepare financials required for any statutory bodies, federal, state, UK Office for National Statistics, ESG & other reporting as required
• Other ad‑hoc support as may be required

Candidate Profile

Must‑Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 2‑3 years of experience overseeing and processing full‑cycle payroll processes, preferably in a multi‑state environment
• Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
• Experience with payroll systems, preferably Rippling
• Financial management, auditing, and reporting experience
• Experience in producing and maintaining accurate reconciliations
• Experience in multi‑entity, multi‑currency environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Must be capable of conveying financial information to diverse audiences

Nice‑to‑Haves

• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification preferred
• Experience with Sage Intacct, Rippling, Power BI, or other similar systems
• Background in Consulting, Services, Creative, or related sectors
• Exposure to process automation or finance transformation initiatives

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Smart office in Atlanta, GA
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values innovation and continuous improvement

If you are a proactive, reliable, and detailed‑oriented professional looking to make a tangible impact in a dynamic and growing organization, we would love to hear from you.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Human Resources and Finance