Payroll Manager

The Management Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Management Group in Vancouver, WA is hiring an experienced Payroll Manager to own our semi-monthly payroll operations. This hands-on role requires independently managing a complex payroll, solving issues, and driving process improvements while serving as the primary payroll resource for employees and managers.

You will process semi-monthly payroll through ADP Workforce Now, handle changes, deductions, taxes, reconciliations, and off-cycle payroll, and ensure compliance with federal, state,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll and/or benefits experience.
• Experience independently managing full-cycle payroll.
• Experience supporting payroll populations of 200+ employees.
• Strong understanding of payroll taxes, compliance, and reconciliations.
• Experience with multi-state payroll; ADP Workforce Now preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and process semi-monthly payroll through ADP Workforce Now
• Manage employee changes, timekeeping discrepancies, payroll adjustments, deductions, garnishments, taxes, and off-cycle payroll
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Respond to employee and manager payroll questions
• Complete payroll, benefit, 401(k), Workers’ Compensation, and month-end reconciliations
• Prepare and reconcile payroll-related billbacks
• Manage payroll calendars, deadlines, documentation, and procedures
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve payroll operations
• Partner closely with Human Resources and Accounting
• Supervise and support Payroll Assistant staff

Skills

Full-cycle payroll

ADP Workforce Now

Multi-state payroll

Payroll tax compliance

Team supervision

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Payroll ManagerPay: $30-$34/hourLocation: Vancouver, WA

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to take full ownership of our payroll operations. This is a hands-on role for someone who can independently manage a complex, semi-monthly payroll, solve problems, improve processes, and serve as the primary payroll resource for employees and managers. The ideal candidate brings strong full-cycle payroll experience, solid payroll accounting and reconciliation skills, and the confidence to step into an established operation and quickly take ownership.

What You’ll Do

• Own and process semi-monthly payroll through ADP Workforce Now
• Manage employee changes, timekeeping discrepancies, payroll adjustments, deductions, garnishments, taxes, and off-cycle payroll
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Respond to employee and manager payroll questions
• Complete payroll, benefit, 401(k), Workers’ Compensation, and month-end reconciliations
• Prepare and reconcile payroll-related billbacks
• Manage payroll calendars, deadlines, documentation, and procedures
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve payroll operations
• Partner closely with Human Resources and Accounting
• Supervise and support Payroll Assistant staff

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of payroll and/or benefits experience
• Demonstrated experience independently managing full-cycle payroll
• Experience supporting payroll populations of approximately 200+ employees preferred
• Strong understanding of payroll taxes, compliance, and reconciliations
• Experience working with multi-state payroll
• Ability to work independently and adapt when priorities or processes change
• ADP Workforce Now experience strongly preferred
• Previous supervisory experience is a plus

If you are an experienced payroll professional who enjoys owning the process, solving complex issues, and finding better ways to get the work done, we’d like to hear from you.