Payroll Manager - Lead, Optimize & Ensure Accurate Payroll

Erickson Senior Living; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Career development

Medical, dental, vision, PTO

401k with company contribution

Education assistance

Onsite medical centers

Free onsite parking

Employee discounts

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living in Catonsville, Maryland, is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead our payroll operations and inspire a team of payroll professionals.

You will oversee end-to-end processing, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and drive continuous improvement across payroll systems such as Workday.

This role offers a hybrid work schedule, strong benefits, and opportunities for growth within a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of payroll experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience with Workday is required; UKG is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day payroll operations and ensure timely, accurate processing.
• Train and develop Payroll staff with ongoing coaching and performance management.
• Oversee all payroll activities including regular and off-cycle payments, audits, and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and stay current with changes.
• Manage payroll reconciliations, reporting, and ad hoc data requests.
• Drive process improvements and maintain SOPs and documentation.
• Support payroll systems upgrades, testing, and enhancements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Regulatory compliance

Team management

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial reporting

Tools

Workday

UKG

Microsoft Excel

HRIS

Job description

Erickson Senior Living in Catonsville, Maryland, is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead our payroll operations and inspire a team of payroll professionals.

You will oversee end-to-end processing, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and drive continuous improvement across payroll systems such as Workday.

This role offers a hybrid work schedule, strong benefits, and opportunities for growth within a mission-driven organization.