Payroll Manager/Director

Pivotal Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking a Payroll Manager/Director to build an HR/Payroll consulting practice across the US. This role involves overseeing payroll processing, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with payroll regulations. Ideal candidates will have extensive payroll experience, strong leadership skills, and expertise in payroll systems. This position offers the opportunity to engage in consulting or full-time roles, contributing to business growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience, including 1+ years in leadership.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll regulations and tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll processing, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Manage and mentor the payroll team for accuracy and accountability.
• Identify process improvements through automation and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Tools

ADP

Paychex

Workday

Excel

Job description

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About the Company:

Pivotal Solutions is a leading national staffing & consulting firm dedicated to connecting top-tier professionals with innovative companies. We specialize in identifying and placing exceptional candidates in roles where they can thrive and contribute to business growth. We offer direct hire, contract-to-hire, and contract/temp staffing & consulting services. Our top areas that we staff for include IT & Technology, Accounting & Finance, Engineering & Construction, Supply Chain & Operations, Sales & Marketing, and HR & Administrative positions.

About the Role:

Pivotal Solutions is building an HR/Payroll consulting practice across the US and this is a great opportunity to get into Payroll Manager/Director consulting engagements when they come up whether part-time or full-time. If you're a current Payroll Manager/Director or looking to step into a Payroll Manager/Director role please apply. We also help our clients hire full-time employees so if you're looking for a full-time employee position please do apply as well! Here is a Payroll Manager/Director job description below for the backgrounds we typically look for:

Responsibilities:

• Oversee payroll processing, including wages, bonuses, deductions, and garnishments, ensuring compliance (e.g., FLSA, IRS).
• Manage and mentor the payroll team, fostering accuracy and accountability.
• Administer payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Workday) and implement upgrades/integrations.
• Prepare/review payroll reports, tax filings, and reconciliations; support audits.
• Develop/maintain payroll policies and procedures for efficiency and compliance.
• Partner with HR on benefits, timekeeping, and onboarding/offboarding; collaborate with finance on budgeting.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries promptly.
• Identify process improvements through automation and best practices.
• Monitor payroll-related laws and industry trends for compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (Master’s/CPA a plus).
• 3+ years of payroll experience, including 1+ years in leadership.
• Expertise in payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Workday) and advanced Excel skills.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll regulations and tax compliance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred.
• Multi-state or international payroll experience a plus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources, Accounting/Auditing, and Finance

• Industries

  Software Development, Financial Services, and Technology, Information and Media

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