Payroll Manager

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC in Tampa, FL is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead end-to-end payroll operations for multi-state employees and ensure accurate, compliant processing.

Partner with HR, Finance, and leadership to drive payroll strategy, process improvements, and system optimization while mentoring payroll staff and supporting organizational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience with leadership or supervisory roles.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance.
• Experience with ADP, UKG, Paychex, or similar platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for multi-state employees.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversee payroll audits, tax filings, garnishments, and reporting.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and support month-end/year-end close.
• Maintain and optimize payroll systems, processes, and internal controls.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Regulatory compliance

Payroll systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/HR or related field

Tools

ADP

UKG

Paychex

Job description

Payroll Manager

Location: Tampa, FL
Salary: $80,000-90,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Lead payroll operations and directly influence employee experience and compliance.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and leadership teams across the organization.
• Gain exposure to payroll strategy, process improvement, and system optimization.
• Join a stable organization that values accuracy, compliance, and employee support.
• Opportunity to mentor payroll staff and help drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities for the Payroll Manager:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for multi-state employees.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Oversee payroll audits, tax filings, garnishments, and reporting requirements.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Maintain and optimize payroll systems, processes, and internal controls.

Qualifications for the Payroll Manager:

• 5+ years of payroll experience, including leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, UKG, Paychex, or similar platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.