Payroll Manager

CFS; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Payroll Manager to own and coordinate payroll for about 2,300 employees across multiple states. The role partners with an outsourced payroll provider and is based five days onsite in South Boston.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of payroll experience, with proficiency in Paycor. Salary is $120,000-$130,000 plus potential bonus, reflecting ownership of payroll operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience.
• Experience overseeing high-volume, multi-state payroll.
• Proficiency with Paycor and outsourced payroll providers.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax compliance and wage regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently as a team of one supporting payroll operations.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary internal owner of the payroll function for approximately 2,300 employees across multiple states
• Partner closely with the outsourced payroll provider to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing
• Manage and review bi-weekly payroll data, audits, reconciliations, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Validate employee data, earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefit withholdings
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries
• Review payroll controls and identify opportunities for process improvements
• Generate payroll reports and analytics for leadership as needed
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure payroll accuracy
• Maintain payroll records and support audit requests

Skills

Payroll experience

Multi-state payroll

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/HR/Business

Tools

Paycor

Job description

CFS is partnering with a growing hospitality organization to identify a Payroll Manager to oversee and coordinate payroll operations for a large, multi-state employee population. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys ownership of the payroll function while collaborating with an outsourced payroll provider. The position is based 5 days onsite in South Boston and offers a salary range of $120,000-$130,000 plus potential bonus opportunities.

Payroll Manager Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary internal owner of the payroll function for approximately 2,300 employees across multiple states


• Partner closely with the outsourced payroll provider to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing


• Manage and review bi-weekly payroll data, audits, reconciliations, and reporting


• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations


• Validate employee data, earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefit withholdings


• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries


• Review payroll controls and identify opportunities for process improvements


• Generate payroll reports and analytics for leadership as needed


• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure payroll accuracy


• Maintain payroll records and support audit requests

Payroll Manager Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business, or related field preferred


• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience


• Experience processing or overseeing high-volume, multi-state payroll


• Proficiency with Paycor


• Strong knowledge of payroll tax compliance and wage regulations


• Experience working with outsourced payroll providers


• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills


• Ability to work independently as a team of one supporting payroll operations


• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities

Why This Payroll Manager Opportunity?

• Competitive salary range of $120,000-$130,000


• Potential bonus opportunity


• High-visibility role with ownership of payroll operations


• Manage payroll for a workforce of approximately 2,300 employees


• Opportunity to partner with leadership and drive process improvements


• Stable and growing organization


• 5 days onsite in South Boston