Payroll Manager

Kforce Inc; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

HSA/FSA options

401(k) plan with company match

Life, disability & ADD insurance

Paid time off for salaried staff

Paid sick leave (Service Contract Act)

Job summary

Kforce Inc in Columbia, MD is seeking a Senior Payroll Manager to oversee end-to-end multi-state payroll processing, ensuring regulatory compliance and accuracy. You will manage tax filings, year-end processing, and confidential records while resolving discrepancies.

In collaboration with HR and Finance, you will maintain employee data, support audits, and drive process improvements. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of payroll experience, including 2+ years in leadership, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
• 5+ years of payroll experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll processing, payroll tax regulations, and labor laws.
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, UKG, or Paylocity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for multi-state employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage payroll tax filings, garnishments, benefits deductions, and year-end processing (W-2s).
• Ensure payroll records are accurate and confidential while resolving payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Partner with HR and Finance to maintain employee data and support audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and ensure compliance with company policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

ADP

Workday

UKG

Paylocity

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for multi-state employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Manage payroll tax filings, garnishments, benefits deductions, and year-end processing (W-2s)
• Ensure payroll records are accurate and confidential while resolving payroll discrepancies in a timely manner
• Partner with HR and Finance to maintain employee data and support audits
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and ensure compliance with company policies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (required)
• 5+ years of payroll experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll processing, payroll tax regulations, and labor laws
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, UKG, or Paylocity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

• We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees.
• Salaried personnel receive paid time off.
• Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law.
• Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
• This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.