Payroll Manager

CFS; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead multi-state payroll operations and partner with executive leadership. You will drive automation, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor a growing payroll and benefits team.

The role offers a hybrid work environment and opportunities to influence strategic initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience leading payroll for multiple states and large employee populations.
• Strong knowledge of payroll taxes, wage and hour laws, garnishments, and reporting.
• Proven leadership in payroll, benefits, or HR functions.
• Experience with HRIS/payroll platforms such as Paylocity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead accurate and timely payroll processing for a large, multi-state workforce.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and reporting.
• Oversee payroll taxes, garnishments, deductions, audits, and reconciliations.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including retirement and 401(k) plans.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and operations to support business needs.
• Identify opportunities for automation, process improvements, and system enhancements.
• Develop payroll controls, reporting, and documentation standards.
• Mentor and develop payroll team members.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Multi-state payroll

Regulatory compliance

Analytical communication

Education

CPP designation

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

Salary: $100,000 - $115,000 + Bonus

Are you a payroll leader who enjoys improving processes, navigating complex compliance matters, and making a tangible impact across a growing organization? This highly visible Payroll Manager opportunity offers the chance to lead multi-state payroll operations, influence strategic initiatives, and partner closely with leadership in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Hybrid work environment offering flexibility and collaboration.
• High-visibility role with regular interaction and partnership across leadership teams.
• Opportunity to lead payroll and benefits operations for a large, multi-state workforce.
• Ability to drive automation, system enhancements, and process improvements.
• Leadership position with responsibility for mentoring and developing a payroll and benefits team.
• Opportunity to serve as the organization's subject matter expert for payroll, benefits, and compliance.
• Stable and established organization experiencing continued growth and expansion.
• Competitive compensation package including bonus potential.

Key Responsibilities for the Payroll Manager

• Lead accurate and timely payroll processing for a large, multi-state employee population.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and reporting requirements.
• Oversee payroll taxes, garnishments, deductions, audits, reconciliations, and related compliance activities.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including retirement and 401(k) plans.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and operational leaders to support business and employee needs.
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation, process improvements, and system enhancements.
• Develop payroll controls, reporting processes, and documentation standards.
• Mentor and develop payroll and benefits team members.

Required Qualifications

Qualifications for the Payroll Manager

• Multi-state payroll management experience.
• Experience overseeing payroll for large employee populations.
• Strong knowledge of payroll taxes, wage and hour laws, garnishments, and payroll compliance.
• Experience supporting both exempt and non-exempt employee groups.
• Proven leadership experience within payroll, benefits, or HR functions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Paylocity or similar HRIS/payroll platforms.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.
• Experience administering employee benefits and retirement plans.
• Experience supporting a growing or multi-site organization.

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