Payroll Manager

Veritext Legal Solutions; Livingston (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid or remote work

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Veritext Legal Solutions seeks a Payroll Manager, North America, to lead U.S. and Canada payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. You will manage Dayforce processing, vendor relationships, and tax reporting while supporting integrations for acquired companies.

The role emphasizes process improvement, cross-functional collaboration with People and Finance, and development of a high-performing payroll team within a hybrid/remote structure.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of payroll experience across multiple states and Canada.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end payroll for U.S. and Canada (biweekly Dayforce processing).
• Stay ahead of U.S. and Canadian payroll laws and tax regulations.
• Streamline payroll processes and improve controls and accuracy.

Skills

Payroll management

Multi-state payroll

Dayforce

Regulatory compliance

Education

CPP Certification

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

At Veritext, we focus on the details – so legal teams can focus on the case.

About the role:

As our Payroll Manager, North America, you’ll lead payroll operations for employees across the United States and Canada, ensuring every payroll is accurate, timely, and compliant. You’ll oversee payroll processes and systems, partner with teams across the organization to continuously improve how we work and manage key vendor relationships. You’ll also play a critical role in payroll tax reporting and compliance, helping ensure we stay ahead of evolving federal, state, provincial, and local requirements.

What you'll get to do:

• Own payroll from start to finish for employees across the U.S. and Canada, leading accurate and timely biweekly payroll processing in Dayforce
• Be our go-to payroll expert, staying ahead of U.S. and Canadian payroll laws, tax regulations, and best practices to keep us compliant and ready for change
• Make payroll better and smarter by streamlining processes, strengthening controls, improving accuracy, and finding new ways to get the most out of Dayforce
• Create a great employee experience through clear payroll communications, manager training, responsive support, and well-designed policies and processes that make payroll easier for everyone
• Play a key role in our growth leading payroll integrations for newly acquired companies and creating a smooth transition for incoming employees
• Oversee payroll audits, tax filings, reconciliations, year-end reporting, garnishments, time and attendance, and other critical payroll activities
• Partner across the business with our People and Finance teams on compensation changes, leaves, severance, accounting reconciliations, reporting, audits, and month- and year-end close
• Lead and develop our payroll team, providing guidance, mentorship, and clear expectations while building a collaborative, accountable, and cross-trained function
• Own our payroll partnerships working with vendors and tax agencies to resolve issues, manage system updates, meet deadlines, and support evolving business needs

The kind of teammate we’re looking for:

• 7+ years of payroll experience, including multi-state U.S. and Canadian payroll; Dayforce experience is a huge plus
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements; CPP certification preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, continuous-improvement mindset
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate across People, Finance, Legal, and external partners
• High integrity and discretion when handling confidential information

What's in it for you:

• Management Incentive Program (MIP) eligible role
• Competitive compensation and total rewards package including comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance as well as company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Healthy work-life balance: hybrid or remote work structure (depending on geographic location), paid time off, Paid Parental Leave, tuition reimbursement and more
• Employee equity and referral programs: when we succeed, you succeed!
• Extensive mental health and wellness benefits – to help you feel your best and thrive personally and professionally
• Matched 401(k) to help you save for your future
• Veritext Cares: our commitment to making a difference beyond the workplace, supporting local causes and paying it forward to the communities we live and work in
• Earned wage access: get a portion of the wages you earned prior to payday
• Learning and development opportunities including ongoing training, mentorship, and access to resources that support your personal and professional growth
• Engaging, collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity, initiative, and creativity with unique programs like Veritext Summer Camp and Wellness Week– because work should be rewarding and fun!

About Veritext:

Veritext is the global leader in technology-enabled court reporting services and litigation support solutions with a proven track record of industry excellence. For law firms, government agencies and enterprise corporations, we provide access to innovative technologies and remote solutions, the highest-quality network of reporters and legal videographers, unmatched expertise in multiparty and complex litigation, unparalleled client service, and state-of-the-art conference spaces across North America.

Veritext is committed to delivering comprehensive, client-focused legal solutions that address the evolving needs of the legal industry. Our solutions utilize the latest easy-to-use technologies to streamline the deposition process and reliably handle the most complex cases. All of this combined with unsurpassed data security ensures that Veritext clients have the best tools available and the confidence of working with the market leader.

Veritext aspires to create a community based on collaboration, innovation, creativity and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas – an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds and experiences flourish. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all individuals and stakeholders feel and experience an environment where they are welcome, safe, secure, and heard. As such, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. Any information provided will be used only in the compilation of data for EEO/Affirmative Action reporting. Completion of this data is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment and/or terms or conditions of employment.

About this posting:

Compensation ranges, when noted, represent the expected base pay compensation range for this role. Ultimately, a number of factors including, but not limited to, your prior job-related knowledge and experience, geographic location, and qualifications will be considered when determining your pay and we may pay more or less than the posted range. Veritext participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.