Payroll Manager

Motion Recruitment; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) including match

Vision Benefits

HSA

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is seeking a Payroll Manager for our Charlotte, NC operation on a contract-to-hire basis. This role is onsite four days a week and oversees end-to-end payroll for hourly and salaried employees across the United States, partnering with HR and Finance to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of payroll experience, a current CPP/FPC/PCP or equivalent, and prior leadership of up to two direct reports.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive payroll experience managing full-cycle payroll operations.
• Current payroll certification required (CPP, FPC, PCP, or equivalent).
• Experience overseeing payroll compliance, taxation, garnishments, wage and hour laws, and statutory deductions.
• Experience reviewing payroll reconciliations, audits, and exception reporting.
• Previous leadership experience managing or mentoring up to 2 direct reports.
• Strong understanding of U.S. payroll regulations and compliance requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing & Compliance - 50%.
• Payroll Leadership & Team Support - 25%.
• Payroll Systems & Process Improvement - 15%.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - 10%.
• Manage and oversee full-cycle payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees across the U.S.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Review and approve payroll outputs, reconciliations, and exception reports.
• Lead, mentor, and support a payroll team of up to 2 direct reports.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex payroll-related issues.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and Benefits teams.
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and strengthen controls.
• Support year-end payroll activities, reporting, and statutory remittances.
• Foster a culture of accountability, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Full-cycle payroll

Regulatory compliance

Team mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/HR

Tools

SAP

SuccessFactors

Job description

Payroll Manager / Payroll Leadership / Charlotte, NC 28203

Our client is a global leader in supply chain, logistics, and transportation solutions. Based out of Charlotte, NC, they are looking to hire a Payroll Manager on a Contract-to-Hire basis. This position requires candidates to be onsite 4 days per week.

If you're a payroll professional looking to step into a leadership role with visibility across a large-scale U.S. payroll operation, this is an outstanding opportunity. You'll oversee end-to-end payroll processes, partner closely with HR and Finance, and help drive process improvements that directly impact the employee experience. The ideal candidate is a hands-on payroll leader who has experience managing a small team of up to 2 direct reports, thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex payroll challenges, and wants to contribute to the modernization and optimization of payroll operations while positioning themselves for long-term growth.

Contract Duration: 6-12 Months

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of progressive payroll experience managing full-cycle payroll operations
• Current payroll certification required (CPP, FPC, PCP, or equivalent)
• Experience overseeing payroll compliance, taxation, garnishments, wage and hour laws, and statutory deductions
• Experience reviewing payroll reconciliations, audits, and exception reporting
• Previous leadership experience managing or mentoring up to 2 direct reports
• Strong understanding of U.S. payroll regulations and compliance requirements
• Bach Experience with SAP
• SuccessFactors experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field preferred

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience in logistics, transportation, distribution, or other large enterprise environments
• Experience driving payroll process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Exposure to multi-state payroll environments

What You Will Be Doing

• Payroll Processing & Compliance - 50%
• Payroll Leadership & Team Support - 25%
• Payroll Systems & Process Improvement - 15%
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - 10%

Daily Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee full-cycle payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees across the U.S.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Review and approve payroll outputs, reconciliations, and exception reports
• Lead, mentor, and support a payroll team of up to 2 direct reports
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex payroll-related issues
• Partner with HR, Finance, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and Benefits teams
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and strengthen controls
• Support year-end payroll activities, reporting, and statutory remittances
• Foster a culture of accountability, customer service, and continuous improvement

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.