Payroll Manager

LaSalle Intelligent Solutions; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Job summary

LaSalle Intelligent Solutions is seeking a Payroll Manager in New York, NY. You will own end-to-end payroll operations, drive process improvements, and ensure compliance across multi-state needs in a regulated environment.

You will utilize ADP Workforce Now, review reconciliations, audit payroll changes, and coordinate Canada payroll matters. The role offers a hybrid work model and discretionary bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of direct, end-to-end payroll experience.
• Multi-state payroll taxation knowledge.
• Experience supporting 500+ employees (700 preferred).
• Experience in regulated environments with risk/compliance expectations.
• Advanced Excel skills for payroll data manipulation.
• Direct experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred.
• International payroll exposure (Canada and Puerto Rico) a plus.
• People-management experience a plus; potential to grow into leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll function and drive process improvements to enhance accuracy and compliance.
• Utilize ADP Workforce Now to optimize workflows and data quality.
• Review semi-monthly payroll reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Audit payroll changes to ensure timely processing.
• Coordinate payroll with Canada payroll vendor and changes.
• Prepare payroll tax filings, remittances and compliance reporting.
• Support payroll accounting, reporting and year-end processes with Finance.
• Manage 401(k) administration, garnishments and unemployment claims; support audits.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Multi-state payroll

Regulatory compliance

Advanced Excel

People leadership

Payroll reporting

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Our client is hiring a Payroll Manager in New York, NY. This Direct Hire Payroll Manager will take ownership of end-to-end payroll operations while driving process improvements, strengthening controls and ensuring compliance across complex, multi-state payroll needs. This is an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Manager who enjoys solving problems, partnering cross-functionally and bringing structure to high-impact work within a regulated environment.

What's the job?

• Lead the payroll function and drive process improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy, compliance and timeliness
• Utilize advanced features of ADP Workforce Now to optimize payroll processes, streamline workflows and improve data quality
• Review semi-monthly U.S. payroll reconciliation spreadsheets and ensure discrepancies are identified and resolved
• Audit payroll changes (e.g., new hires, terminations, benefits and other payroll-related updates) to ensure accurate and timely processing
• Manage payroll vendor coordination for Canada, including compiling and providing required payroll and benefits changes
• Prepare and submit payroll-related tax filings, remittances and other compliance reporting as required, including setting up new state accounts when needed
• Deliver payroll accounting support, reporting and year-end processes in partnership with finance and accounting
• Manage payroll processes tied to 401(k) administration, garnishments, employment verifications and unemployment claims, and support audit requests with appropriate documentation

What's needed?

• 5-7 years of direct, end-to-end payroll experience
• Strong payroll tax knowledge, including multi-state payroll taxation experience
• Experience supporting payroll for 500+ employees (700 preferred)
• Experience working in a regulated environment and familiarity with risk and compliance expectations
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to pull, manipulate and respond to payroll reporting requests in multiple formats
• Direct experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred
• Exposure to international payroll, including Canada and Puerto Rico, is a plus; broader global exposure is beneficial
• Prior people-management experience is a plus; open to candidates who can grow into leadership responsibility

Key Details

• Compensation: $130,000-$150,000
• Location: New York, NY
• Work Model: Hybrid
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employment Type: Direct Hire
• Bonus: Eligible to earn a discretionary bonus