Payroll Manager

The Planet Group; Fairhaven (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group in Fairhaven, MA is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee accurate, timely payroll operations in a hybrid role with 1-2 days on-site. You will partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to ensure payroll integrity and regulatory compliance.

You will lead audits, system enhancements, and staff development while managing regular, off-cycle, and bonus payrolls in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll operations experience.
• Experience supervising payroll staff.
• Experience with UKG, ideally Pro WorkForce Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage regular, off-cycle, and bonus payrolls with strong controls and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Oversee timekeeping, PTO, and attendance data integrity.
• Support payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and year-end processes, including W-2s.
• Administer benefits, 401(k), garnishments, and other deductions.
• Maintain and enhance payroll systems; troubleshoot issues and improve processes.
• Partner cross-functionally to resolve payroll issues and support reporting needs.
• Lead, train, and mentor payroll staff; support audits and reconciliations.

Skills

Payroll operations

Supervisory experience

UKG Pro WFM

Tools

UKG Pro

Workday

Job description

Location- Fairhaven, MA, Hybrid (can work in Fairhaven 1-2 days per week)

Must haves:

-5+ years of payroll operations experience

-Supervisory experience

-UKG (ideally Pro WFM)

Preferred:

-Workday (their HR system)

-Large company

-Manufacturing industry

Job Description:

The Payroll Manager oversees accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations. This role manages payroll processing, timekeeping, taxes, benefits deductions, and regulatory compliance while partnering with HR, Finance, Legal, and external vendors. The Payroll Manager also leads payroll audits, system enhancements, and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Manage regular, off-cycle, and bonus payrolls with strong controls and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Oversee timekeeping, PTO, and attendance data integrity.
• Support payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and year-end processes, including W?2s.
• Administer benefits, 401(k), garnishments, and other deductions.
• Maintain and enhance payroll systems; troubleshoot issues and improve processes.
• Partner cross-functionally to resolve payroll issues and support reporting needs.
• Lead, train, and mentor payroll staff; support audits and reconciliations.