Payroll Manager: Lead Teams & Elevate Compliance

EmergencyMD; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Vision & Dental

Life Insurance

401(k) matching

Development opportunities

Leadership exposure

Job summary

AllianceHCM is seeking a seasoned Payroll Manager in The Woodlands, TX to lead a high-performing payroll team and navigate complex compliance while delivering exceptional client experiences.

The role emphasizes mentoring teams, strengthening compliance processes, and driving growth within a fast-growing HCM organization—with exposure to company leadership and high-impact client projects.

Qualifications

• CPP Certification required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years payroll experience.
• 5+ years leadership experience managing payroll or client service teams.
• Strong expertise in multi-state payroll, payroll taxation, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in HCM/PEO or high-growth SaaS environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll professionals and service leaders, fostering accountability and growth.
• Oversee compliance with federal and state payroll regulations (FLSA, multi-state).
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements.
• Act as senior escalation resource for complex client matters and risk guidance.

Skills

CPP Certification

7+ years payroll experience

5+ years leadership experience

Multi-state payroll expertise

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

AllianceHCM is seeking a seasoned Payroll Manager in The Woodlands, TX to lead a high-performing payroll team and navigate complex compliance while delivering exceptional client experiences.

The role emphasizes mentoring teams, strengthening compliance processes, and driving growth within a fast-growing HCM organization—with exposure to company leadership and high-impact client projects.