Payroll Manager — Hybrid + Leadership & Bonus Potential

HRB; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Staffing & Recruiting is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead end-to-end payroll operations for a growing organization. This role ensures accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing across a multi-state workforce while driving process improvements.

Hybrid or on-site schedule with competitive base salary, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits. You will oversee system administration, audits, and collaboration with HR and Finance to integrate payroll data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of payroll experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, UKG, Paylocity).
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle payroll processing on a bi-weekly/semi-monthly basis for multi-state employees.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including tax filings and reporting.
• Lead payroll audits, reconciliations, and year-end activities (W-2s, 1099s, etc.).
• Oversee payroll systems administration, maintenance, and enhancements.
• Partner with HR and Finance to ensure seamless integration of payroll data (benefits, bonuses, commissions, etc.).
• Manage and mentor payroll staff (if applicable), providing training and development.
• Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency improvements, and process standardization.
• Support external audits and respond to payroll-related inquiries.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Leadership experience

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field

Tools

ADP

Workday

UKG

Paylocity

Job description

Cherry Bekaert Staffing & Recruiting is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead end-to-end payroll operations for a growing organization. This role ensures accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing across a multi-state workforce while driving process improvements.

Hybrid or on-site schedule with competitive base salary, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits. You will oversee system administration, audits, and collaboration with HR and Finance to integrate payroll data.