Payroll Manager — Full-Cycle Leader (SAP/ADP) U.S. Ops

Motion Recruitment; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Orthodontia

Vision Benefits

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Sick Time

Identity Protection Plans

Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

529 College Saver Plan

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners seeks a Payroll Manager for a contract-to-hire role in Charlotte, NC. You will oversee end-to-end payroll, partner with HR and Finance, and lead a small team of up to 2 reports in a fast-paced environment.

The position focuses on modernization and optimization of payroll operations, ensuring compliance across multi-state payrolls and driving process improvements. Onsite 4 days/week with long-term growth potential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive payroll experience managing full-cycle payroll operations.
• Current payroll certification preferred (CPP, FPC, PCP, or equivalent).
• Experience overseeing payroll compliance, taxation, garnishments, wage and hour laws, and statutory deductions.
• Experience reviewing payroll reconciliations, audits, and exception reporting.
• Previous leadership experience managing or mentoring up to 2 direct reports.
• Strong understanding of U.S. payroll regulations and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees across the U.S.

Skills

7+ years payroll experience

CPP/FPC/PCP certification

Payroll compliance and taxes

Payroll reconciliations and audits

Leadership (2 reports)

U.S. payroll regulations

SAP

ADP eTime

SuccessFactors

Bachelor's degree in related field

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Human Resources

Tools

SAP

ADP eTime

SuccessFactors

Job description

Motion Recruitment Partners seeks a Payroll Manager for a contract-to-hire role in Charlotte, NC. You will oversee end-to-end payroll, partner with HR and Finance, and lead a small team of up to 2 reports in a fast-paced environment.

The position focuses on modernization and optimization of payroll operations, ensuring compliance across multi-state payrolls and driving process improvements. Onsite 4 days/week with long-term growth potential.