Payroll Manager

Connect Search, LLC; Oklahoma City (OK); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 115.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Connect Search, LLC is partnering with a rapidly growing automotive employer to recruit an experienced Payroll Manager to lead a high-performing payroll function through expansion. You will oversee a multi-state payroll operation and drive process improvements.

You will manage a team of three payroll professionals, ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing for ~900 employees, and partner with HR, Finance, and leadership on initiatives including acquisitions and integrations.

Formación

• 8–10+ years of progressive payroll experience.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing payroll staff.
• Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations, compliance, and best practices.
• Experience processing high-volume payrolls.
• Experience using ADP Workforce or similar enterprise payroll systems.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of three payroll professionals.
• Oversee weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly payroll processing for approximately 900 employees.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across multiple states.
• Manage payroll tax compliance, reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and optimize payroll processes within ADP Workforce.
• Partner with Human Resources, Finance, and dealership leadership to resolve payroll-related issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll efficiency, controls, and scalability.
• Support acquisitions and payroll integrations as the company continues its aggressive growth strategy.

Conocimientos

Payroll leadership

Team management

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

ADP Workforce

Multi-state payroll

Communication

Herramientas

ADP Workforce

Descripción del empleo

Connect Search is partnering with a rapidly growing organization in the automotive industry to identify an experienced Payroll Manager who is ready to lead a high-performing payroll function through an exciting period of expansion. This is a newly elevated leadership position created as the company continues to grow and invest in its people.

About the Role

If you're a payroll professional who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, and ensuring payroll is delivered accurately and compliantly across multiple states, this is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of three payroll professionals
• Oversee weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly payroll processing for approximately 900 employees
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across multiple states
• Manage payroll tax compliance, reporting, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain and optimize payroll processes within ADP Workforce
• Partner with Human Resources, Finance, and dealership leadership to resolve payroll-related issues
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll efficiency, controls, and scalability
• Support acquisitions and payroll integration efforts as the company continues its aggressive growth strategy

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of progressive payroll experience
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing payroll staff
• Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations, compliance, and best practices
• Experience processing high-volume payrolls
• Experience using ADP Workforce or similar enterprise payroll systems
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification
• Experience supporting a growing, multi-location organization
• Experience with acquisitions or payroll integrations is a plus

If you're looking for a chance to lead a payroll team, influence process improvements, and play a key role in a company's next phase of growth, we'd love to speak with you