Payroll Manager

The Alliance Group; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alliance Group Inc. is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations across multiple locations. You will lead a team, ensure timely processing of wages, bonuses, and deductions, and guarantee compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

This role collaborates with HR, Accounting, and Finance to resolve discrepancies, enhance processes, and maintain strong internal controls. CPP designation is a plus and proficiency with major payroll systems is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience processing high-volume and/or multi-state payroll.
• Proficiency with payroll systems such as ADP, UKG, Workday, or similar platforms.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with payroll reconciliations and reporting.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees across multiple locations.
• Manage all aspects of payroll operations, including wages, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and payroll taxes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop payroll team members.
• Review and reconcile payroll reports, general ledger accounts, and payroll-related transactions.
• Manage payroll tax filings, year-end reporting, W-2s, and other regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Human Resources, Accounting, and Finance to resolve payroll discrepancies and improve processes.
• Maintain and enhance payroll systems, internal controls, and standard operating procedures.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure accurate payroll documentation.
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes, improve efficiency, and implement best practices.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Regulatory compliance

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ADP

UKG

Workday

Job description

• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees across multiple locations.
• Manage all aspects of payroll operations, including wages, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and payroll taxes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop payroll team members.
• Review and reconcile payroll reports, general ledger accounts, and payroll-related transactions.
• Manage payroll tax filings, year-end reporting, W-2s, and other regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Human Resources, Accounting, and Finance to resolve payroll discrepancies and improve processes.
• Maintain and enhance payroll systems, internal controls, and standard operating procedures.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure accurate payroll documentation.
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes, improve efficiency, and implement best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience processing high-volume and/or multi-state payroll.
• Proficiency with payroll systems such as ADP, UKG, Workday, or similar platforms.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with payroll reconciliations and reporting.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is a plus.