Payroll Manager

Jobot; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Payroll Manager in Charlotte, NC to lead the weekly payroll for ~450 employees across union, non-union, and salaried populations. The role blends high-visibility leadership with complex payroll structures and frequent exceptions, offering collaboration with HR, Finance, and senior leadership.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of payroll experience, strong UKG skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to ensure accuracy and compliance in a hybrid, Charlotte-based

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including lead/manager responsibilities.
• Experience with weekly payroll cycles in a complex environment.
• Hands-on experience with UKG strongly preferred.
• Experience processing union payroll and interpreting collective bargaining agreements.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance and payroll-related processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the complete weekly payroll process for ~450 employees.
• Process payroll for union, non-union, and salaried populations with varying pay structures.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing using UKG.
• Review payroll for accuracy and investigate discrepancies and unusual pay scenarios.
• Interpret and apply union agreements and collective bargaining requirements.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational payroll requirements.

Skills

UKG experience

Payroll processing

Union payroll

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

UKG

Job description

Payroll Manager

$85000 - $100000 per year | Charlotte, NC | Hybrid | Permanent

Step Into a High-Visibility Payroll Leadership Opportunity

A bit about us:

We are a growing organization with a diverse workforce and a strong focus on operational excellence, accuracy, and accountability. Our team values people who take ownership of their work, solve problems thoughtfully, and are committed to delivering a high level of service to both employees and leadership.

Why join us?

• High-impact role: Take ownership of payroll for approximately 450 employees across union, non-union, and salaried populations.
• Complexity and variety: Work in an environment with multiple pay structures, union requirements, exceptions, and unique payroll scenarios.
• Opportunity for broader exposure: The role has the potential to expand into Accounting/Finance, making it a strong opportunity for someone with both payroll and accounting experience.
• Visibility across the organization: Partner closely with HR, Finance, and senior leadership to ensure payroll is accurate, compliant, and running efficiently.
• Subject matter expertise: Become a key resource for complex payroll matters and help identify opportunities to improve processes and accuracy.
• Hybrid flexibility: Charlotte-based hybrid schedule with three days onsite and two days remote.
• Ownership and autonomy: This is an opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and wants meaningful responsibility rather than simply processing payroll.

Job Details

The Payroll Manager will oversee the organization's weekly payroll process for approximately 450 employees across union, non-union, and salaried populations. This is a complex payroll environment with varying pay structures, union-specific requirements, and frequent exceptions.

The successful candidate will be highly detail-oriented, comfortable investigating discrepancies, and committed to ensuring payroll is processed accurately, efficiently, and on time. This individual will serve as a subject matter expert while partnering with HR, Finance, management, and employees on payroll-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the complete weekly payroll process for approximately 450 employees.
• Process payroll for union, non-union, and salaried employee populations with varying pay structures and requirements.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing using UKG.
• Review payroll for accuracy and investigate discrepancies, exceptions, and unusual pay scenarios.
• Interpret and apply requirements related to union agreements and collective bargaining agreements.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and organizational payroll requirements.
• Partner with HR, Finance, management, and employees to resolve payroll questions and issues.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and primary point of contact for complex payroll matters.
• Review and maintain payroll-related data, records, and processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and efficiency.
• Support payroll-related reconciliations, reporting, journal entries, and other accounting activities as needed.
• Assist with month-end close and other Finance/Accounting responsibilities where appropriate.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive payroll and employee information.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, ideally including Payroll Manager, Payroll Supervisor, or Senior Payroll Specialist responsibilities.
• Strong experience managing weekly payroll cycles in a complex environment.
• Hands-on experience with UKG strongly preferred.
• Experience processing union payroll and interpreting collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience supporting multiple employee classifications and varying pay structures.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance and payroll-related processes.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a demonstrated commitment to accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve discrepancies.
• Experience with reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, or payroll-related financial reporting is a significant plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across HR, Finance, and operational teams.
• Ability to manage deadlines and maintain accuracy in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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