Payroll Manager – 5,000+ Employees | UKG Pro | Hybrid

Cassia Community; Edina (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition assistance

PTO + 401(k) matching

Health benefits

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Cassia is hiring a Payroll Manager in Edina, MN. This is a full-time role leading payroll operations for 5,000+ employees using UKG, with supervision of six payroll staff.

The position starts on-site in Edina for 5 days a week for six months, with a potential remote option to work 2 days weekly thereafter. Bachelor's degree preferred; CPP credential and multi-state payroll experience highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or HR preferred.
• CPP credential preferred for advanced payroll practices.
• 3–5 years of high-volume, multi-state payroll experience.
• Supervisory experience leading payroll staff.
• Proficiency with UKG Pro or similar payroll systems.
• Knowledge of U.S. wage/hour laws, garnishments and payroll tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead bi-weekly payroll processing for 5,000+ employees across entities.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate six payroll staff.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state/local payroll laws and filings.
• Develop and maintain payroll procedures and controls.
• Perform GL payroll entries, reconciliations, and year-end work.
• Set up new companies/structures in the payroll system.
• Conduct internal audits and resolve discrepancies.
• Evaluate policies and drive system/process improvements.
• Resolve complex payroll inquiries with HR and Finance.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Payroll analysis

Customer service mindset

Independent worker

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Human Resources

CPP credential (preferred)

Tools

UKG Pro or similar HCM payroll platform

Excel (advanced formulas)

Job description

Cassia is hiring a Payroll Manager in Edina, MN. This is a full-time role leading payroll operations for 5,000+ employees using UKG, with supervision of six payroll staff.

The position starts on-site in Edina for 5 days a week for six months, with a potential remote option to work 2 days weekly thereafter. Bachelor's degree preferred; CPP credential and multi-state payroll experience highly valued.