Payroll Manager

Hunter+Sage; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter+Sage seeks an experienced Payroll Manager to lead and strengthen its payroll function in a multi-state, multi-FEIN environment. The role demands strong technical payroll expertise, leadership presence, and a high level of professionalism to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities include overseeing weekly/biweekly payroll, maintaining compliance, leveraging ADP Workforce Now, and guiding both union and non-union operations while scaling processes for growth.

Qualifications

• ADP Workforce Now experience is required.
• Experience with mid-size to large companies is a must.
• Multi-state and multi-FEIN payroll experience is required.
• Experience in a union and non-union environment is preferred.
• Certified payroll reporting (CPR) and prevailing wage experience is strongly preferred.
• CPP certification is preferred.
• Bachelor0degree preferred, but relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong leadership presence and professional accountability are expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly/biweekly payroll processing across multiple FEINs and states.
• Oversee payroll compliance and ensure accurate, timely processing.
• Manage payroll within ADP Workforce Now.
• Support payroll in both union and non-union environments.
• Oversee certified payroll reporting and prevailing wage requirements.
• Provide leadership and oversight to the payroll function.
• Strengthen payroll processes, controls, and documentation.
• Partner with HR and leadership on payroll, reporting, and inquiries.

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor0degree preferred

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Our client, a growing industrial sector organization, is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead and strengthen its payroll function. This is a highly visible opportunity for a seasoned payroll professional who brings strong technical expertise, leadership presence, and a high level of professionalism.

The Payroll Manager will oversee multi-state, multi-FEIN payroll operations while providing leadership to the existing payroll function and helping establish scalable processes to support continued organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead weekly/biweekly payroll processing across multiple FEINs and multiple states.
• Oversee payroll compliance and ensure accurate, timely processing.
• Manage payroll within ADP Workforce Now.
• Support payroll in both union and non-union environments.
• Oversee certified payroll reporting and prevailing wage requirements.
• Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to the existing payroll function.
• Strengthen payroll processes, controls, documentation, and overall department structure.
• Partner with HR and leadership on payroll-related matters, compliance, reporting, and employee inquiries.
• Help scale payroll operations as the organization grows.

Qualifications

• Required: ADP Workforce Now experience.
• Must have experience with mid-size to large companies.
• Strong multi-state and multi-FEIN payroll experience.
• Experience with weekly and/or biweekly payroll.
• Experience in a union and non-union environment preferred.
• Certified payroll reporting (CPR) and prevailing wage experience strongly preferred.
• CPP certification preferred.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred, but relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong leadership presence with a polished, professional, and highly accountable approach.
• Ability to work onsite Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM