Payroll Manager

Vaco Recruiter Services; University Park (FL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services in Bradenton, FL, is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations across a complex multi-state environment. This leadership role oversees a small team and partners with HR and Finance to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing and compliance.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with multi-entity organizations, strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations, and proven ability to implement process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing multi-state payroll operations.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance and payroll tax regulations.
• Experience supporting multi-entity organizations.
• Excellent communication and detail-oriented professional.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce.
• Lead and develop a small payroll team.
• Ensure payroll compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Partner with HR, Accounting, and leadership on payroll-related initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and operational efficiency.
• Support future payroll technology enhancements and potential system implementations.

Skills

Leadership

Payroll Compliance

Multi-state payroll

Team Development

Communication

Tools

Paycom

Workday

ADP

UKG

Job description

Location: Bradenton (Hybrid)

Position: Payroll Manager

About:

We're partnering with a growing, multi-location organization to identify a Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations across a complex, multi-state environment. This is a highly visible leadership position responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining compliance, managing a small team, and partnering closely with HR and Finance. The individual would be handing employees across multiple entities and locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce
• Lead and develop a small payroll team
• Ensure payroll compliance with federal and state regulations
• Partner with HR, Accounting, and leadership on payroll-related initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and operational efficiency
• Support future payroll technology enhancements and potential system implementations

Ideal Background

• Experience managing multi-state payroll operations
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance and payroll tax regulations
• Experience supporting large, multi-entity organizations
• Hands-on, detail-oriented professional with excellent communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Healthcare, medical, or other highly regulated industries
• Complex compensation structures, incentives, or variable pay environments
• Payroll platforms such as Paycom, Workday, ADP, UKG, or similar
• Payroll system implementation or conversion experience

This opportunity offers the chance to make an immediate impact within a stable and growing organization while partnering closely with executive leadership.

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