Payroll Manager

Bellsearchfirm; New Jersey; Remote; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Ownership of payroll platform projects

Job summary

Bellsearchfirm is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager for a 100% remote role within the Eastern, Central, or Mountain Time Zones. You will own payroll operations for ~2,000 employees across multiple states, focusing on technology-enabled optimization and scalable processes.

The role requires 3+ years in payroll with hands-on platform experience (Paychex, ADP, UKG or Workday) and a strong track record in reporting, controls, and system improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant payroll experience, including systems administration, optimization, or process improvement.
• Hands-on experience with a major payroll platform such as Paychex, ADP, UKG, or Workday.
• Demonstrated ability to improve payroll system functionality, workflows, reporting, and internal processes.
• Experience supporting high-volume, multi-state payroll operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate and timely biweekly payroll processing for ~2,000 employees across multiple states.
• Evaluate and optimize the payroll platform including workflows, approvals, access, structures, and reporting.
• Identify system inefficiencies and implement solutions to improve accuracy, efficiency and scalability.
• Develop and enhance payroll reporting at department, team and management levels.
• Establish and strengthen payroll processes, controls, documentation and approvals.
• Serve as internal subject matter expert for payroll technology and processes.
• Partner with Finance, HR and operations to ensure accurate payroll data and system integration.
• Support payroll compliance across multiple states and wage/hour requirements.
• Evaluate opportunities for platform enhancements and potential migrations.
• Lead payroll-related projects with minimal oversight.

Skills

Payroll systems

Process optimization

Multi-state payroll

Payroll reporting

Problem solving

Tools

Paychex

ADP

UKG

Workday

Job description

Location: Remote - Eastern, Central, or Mountain Time Zones - NO WEST COAST

Compensation: Up to $130,000 Base Salary, DOE

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a rapidly growing, multi-state healthcare organization seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to take ownership of payroll operations, systems optimization, and process improvements.

This is not your typical payroll processing role. We are looking for someone who understands the technology behind payroll, knows how to maximize system capabilities, and can build more efficient processes within a growing organization.

The company currently processes biweekly payroll for approximately 2,000 employees across multiple states and is looking for a hands‑on leader who can evaluate existing workflows, strengthen internal controls, improve reporting capabilities, and drive meaningful improvements across the payroll function.

With significant growth planned over the next two years, this is an opportunity to make an immediate impact while helping build a scalable payroll infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate and timely biweekly payroll processing for approximately 2,000 employees across multiple states.
• Evaluate and optimize the organization's existing payroll platform, including workflows, approvals, access permissions, organizational structures, and reporting.
• Identify system inefficiencies and implement solutions to improve payroll accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Develop and enhance payroll reporting, including department-level, team-level, and management reporting.
• Establish and strengthen payroll processes, internal controls, documentation, and approval workflows.
• Serve as the internal subject matter expert for payroll technology, system functionality, and process improvements.
• Partner with Finance, HR, and operational leadership to ensure accurate payroll data and effective system integration.
• Support payroll compliance across multiple states, including applicable wage and hour requirements.
• Evaluate opportunities for system enhancements and potentially support or lead a future payroll platform migration.
• Take ownership of payroll-related projects and drive improvements with minimal oversight.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant payroll experience, ideally including payroll systems administration, optimization, or process improvement.
• Hands-on experience with a major payroll platform such as Paychex, ADP, UKG, or Workday.
• Demonstrated ability to improve payroll system functionality, workflows, reporting, and internal processes.
• Experience supporting high-volume, multi-state payroll operations.
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance, internal controls, and payroll reporting.
• Ability to work independently, troubleshoot system challenges, and drive projects from start to finish.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with payroll system implementations, conversions, or migrations is highly desirable.
• Healthcare or other multi-location, high-volume industry experience is a plus.
• Accounting degree is not required.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• 100% remote opportunity within Eastern, Central, or Mountain Time Zones.
• Competitive base compensation up to $130,000.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Opportunity to take ownership of a critical business function.
• Significant involvement in payroll technology, systems optimization, and process improvements.
• Potential to participate in a future payroll platform migration.
• Growing organization with plans to expand its clinical footprint.
• Opportunity for long-term professional growth and increased responsibility.