Payroll Manager

Creative Financial Staffing; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Payroll Manager in Braintree, MA to lead end-to-end payroll operations for a multi-state workforce. You will ensure accurate processing, maintain compliance, and partner with HR and Accounting to drive improvements.

The role reports to senior leadership and offers ownership of payroll processes in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience, including high-volume payroll processing.
• Strong understanding of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state workforce.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Oversee employee deductions, garnishments, tax withholdings, and payroll record maintenance.
• Review and reconcile payroll data to ensure accuracy and timely processing.
• Partner with HR and Accounting teams on employee changes, reporting, and audits.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and support month-end activities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and improve efficiencies.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Excel proficiency

Deadline management

Education

CPP certification

Tools

Paychex

ADP

Job description

Payroll Manager

Location: Braintree, MA
Salary Range: $85,000-$100,000

CFS has partnered with a growing construction company in seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee and enhance payroll operations for their company in Braintree, MA. This is a highly visible role reporting directly to senior leadership and offers the opportunity to take ownership of payroll processes, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvements in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

What You’ll Do

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state workforce.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Oversee employee deductions, garnishments, tax withholdings, and payroll record maintenance.
• Review and reconcile payroll data to ensure accuracy and timely processing.
• Partner with HR and Accounting teams on employee changes, reporting, and audits.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and support month-end activities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and improve efficiencies.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of payroll experience, including high-volume payroll processing.
• Strong understanding of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage deadlines and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience with Paychex, ADP, or similar payroll systems preferred.
• CPP certification is a plus.