Payroll Manager

Atlantic Group; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group is seeking a Payroll Manager for the Greater Philadelphia area to oversee payroll operations, compliance, reporting, systems and process improvements within a growing organization.

The role requires 7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including leadership and experience supporting complex global payroll operations, with proficiency in Workday HCM and ADP Workforce Now. The position is hybrid in the Greater Philadelphia area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Human Resources, or related field is required.
• 7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including leadership and complex operations.
• Experience with multi-state and global payroll operations including US, UK and/or Europe.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing including earnings, deductions, taxes, benefits and funding.
• Lead, coach and develop payroll administrators.
• Maintain payroll systems, drive automation, and optimize HR/payroll integrations.
• Ensure compliance with payroll tax requirements, controls, audits and policies across jurisdictions.
• Oversee payroll accounting, GL reporting, tax reporting, reconciliations and year-end processing.
• Manage relationships with payroll providers and drive process improvements.

Skills

People leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Process improvement

Payroll deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/HR

Tools

Workday HCM

ADP Workforce Now

Excel (formulas, pivots, lookups)

Job description

Payroll Manager

Atlantic Group is hiring a Payroll Manager in the Greater Philadelphia area for our client, overseeing payroll operations, compliance, reporting, systems, and process improvement within an established organization. This role will manage payroll processing and related accounting activities including international employees, maintain accurate payroll records and controls, support payroll technology, and collaborate with HR and finance teams on operational initiatives. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including payroll leadership and experience supporting complex payroll operations.

Compensation

$120,000–$150,000/year + bonus

Job Details

• Location: Greater Philadelphia Area, PA
• Type: Perm (Contingency)
• Job #50403
• Salary: $120,000
• Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Responsibilities

• Payroll Operations: Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing while managing earnings, deductions, taxes, benefits, and payroll funding.
• Team Leadership: Manage, develop, and coach payroll administrators while establishing priorities and maintaining consistent payroll execution.
• Systems & Integration: Partner across accounting and human resources to maintain payroll systems, improve automation, and optimize integrations between HR and payroll platforms.
• Payroll Compliance: Maintain compliance with applicable payroll tax requirements, internal controls, audit standards, and payroll policies across supported jurisdictions.
• Reporting & Reconciliation: Oversee payroll accounting, general ledger reporting, tax reporting, reconciliations, year-end processing, and recurring payroll audits.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with payroll providers while driving process improvements and resolving payroll or tax-related issues.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Human Resources, or a related field is required.
• Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of progressive payroll experience is required, including payroll leadership and experience supporting complex payroll operations.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience with multi-state and global payroll operations is required, including hands-on experience supporting global payroll (including US, U and/or Europe), payroll taxation, controls, reconciliations, and year-end processing.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency with Workday HCM and ADP Workforce Now is required, along with advanced Microsoft Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, and lookup functions.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong leadership, organization, attention to detail, communication, discretion, problem-solving, process improvement, and ability to manage multiple payroll deadlines are required.