Payroll Manager

Adecco Portugal; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid leave

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Adecco Portugal is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee end-to-end payroll operations for a multi-faceted organization. You will drive regulatory compliance, optimize payroll processes, and lead payroll staff across HR and Finance collaborations.

You will manage year-end activities, W-2-like reconciliations, and reporting, while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and audit readiness. Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 6+ years in payroll or general finance.
• 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• Proficiency in HR/Payroll systems, timekeeping, and reporting.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent analytical skills and payroll-law knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll operations & systems for accurate salaries and deductions.
• Coordinate with HR, IT, and Compensation on system configurations.
• Manage year-end payroll processing and W-2 reconciliations.
• Support audits with records and risk documentation.
• Lead payroll staff and provide development guidance.
• Design reports to analyze pay rules and garnishments.
• Budget formulation and management for the department.

Skills

Payroll management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

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

Tools

HR/Payroll systems

Timekeeping software

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Position: Payroll Manager

Employment Type: Direct Hire / Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee end-to-end payroll operations, ensure strict regulatory compliance, and optimize payroll systems and processes. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills to guide payroll staff, collaborate across HR and Finance, and ensure accurate, timely processing for a multi-faceted organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Operations & Systems: Oversee, implement, and maintain payroll processing workflows for accurate calculation of salaries, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.

• System & Interdepartmental Coordination: Partner with Human Resources, IT, and Compensation teams to manage timekeeping and HR/Payroll system configurations and updates.

• Year-End & Tax Compliance: Manage year-end payroll processing, W-2 reconciliations, and formal submission to the SSA, including returned W-2 handling. Ensure overall compliance with local, state, and federal laws and tax regulations.

• Financial Oversight & Audit: Reconcile manual deposits and bank issues with accounting staff. Facilitate internal and external audits, providing records and updating Financial Statement Risk and Control documentation.

• Team Leadership & Development: Direct, schedule, and assign daily/weekly work for payroll staff. Provide cross-training, guidance, and constructive feedback to foster professional growth within the department.

• Process Improvement & Reporting: Design custom and recurring reports to analyze pay rules, garnishments, and error-prevention processes. Evaluate workflows continuously to boost accuracy, efficiency, and system performance.

• Budget Management: Formulate and manage the annual departmental budget.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of six (6) years of professional experience in payroll or general finance.
  • Minimum of three (3) years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Technical & Soft Skills:
  • Proficiency in enterprise HR/Payroll systems, timekeeping software, and financial reporting tools.
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.
  • Excellent analytical skills and deep knowledge of federal/state payroll laws.

Pay Details: $49.00 to $55.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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