Payroll Manager

Vaco Recruiter Services; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is seeking a Payroll Manager in Nashville, TN. This role involves comprehensive payroll processing for the U.S. and Canada, ensuring compliance with payroll tax regulations, and managing payroll systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of payroll experience including end-to-end processing and a bachelor's degree in a related field. The position offers a salary range of $80k - $110k along with competitive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive payroll experience required.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax compliance and internal controls.
• Proficiency in managing complex payroll deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own payroll processing for U.S. and Canada with ADP.
• Ensure compliance with payroll tax and accounting standards.
• Manage payroll systems and vendor coordination.

Skills

Multi-state payroll

Cross-border payroll compliance

Payroll accounting

Attention to detail

End-to-end payroll processing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field

Tools

ADP

Job description

Payroll Manager

Our client located in Nashville, TN seeks a direct hire Payroll Manager to join their growing team.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end U.S. and Canada payroll processing in partnership with ADP, serving as the primary escalation point and ensuring accurate, timely delivery.
• Ensure multi-state and cross-border payroll compliance, tax administration, internal controls, and payroll accounting in collaboration with HR, Finance, and Accounting.
• Manage payroll systems, integrations, vendors, audits, and cash funding while supporting month-end close and reporting.
• Serve as 401(k) Plan Administrator, overseeing contributions, compliance, audits, and vendor coordination.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field is required.
• 7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including end-to-end payroll ownership and partnership with outsourced providers (ADP preferred).
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll, payroll tax compliance, audits, internal controls, and payroll accounting.
• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and manage complex deadlines with high attention to detail.
• Ability to commute to sister office 50 miles north of Nashville as needed.

Preferred

• Experience with Canada or international payroll, 401(k) administration, and SOX-compliant environments.
• CPP certification and familiarity with ADP platforms and payroll system integrations.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay: $80k - $110k salary with competitive benefits. Eligible for discretionary bonuses and participation in medical, dental, vision benefits and the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.