Payroll Manager - Workday & Multistate Leader

Marymount University; Lexington (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marymount University is seeking a results-driven Payroll Manager in Arlington, VA, with hybrid-eligible work arrangements. The role requires leading payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, and partnering with HR, Finance, and external vendors to sustain compliance and service excellence.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5 years of payroll experience, including tax reporting, timekeeping, and multi-state compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 5 years of payroll experience including tax, wage-hour regs and multi-state compliance.
• Experience with payroll systems and internal controls preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bi-weekly payroll processing and tax filings.
• Serve as primary payroll contact for inquiries and audit responses.
• Maintain payroll policies and ensure compliance with laws.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external vendors.
• Lead Payroll Specialist and drive process improvements.

Skills

Payroll systems

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Supervisory leadership

Microsoft Office 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Marymount University is seeking a results-driven Payroll Manager in Arlington, VA, with hybrid-eligible work arrangements. The role requires leading payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, and partnering with HR, Finance, and external vendors to sustain compliance and service excellence.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5 years of payroll experience, including tax reporting, timekeeping, and multi-state compliance.