Payroll Operations & Compliance Manager

Campbell Companies; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbell Companies in Salt Lake City is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to oversee payroll processing and ensure timely compensation delivery. You will manage timekeeping, maintain ledger accuracy, and handle tax filings while supporting audits and HR reporting.

The role requires strong accounting knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Intermediate knowledge of accounting and balancing is required.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Some report writing skills; experience with union payroll preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll processing and ensure accuracy.
• Manage time keeping and verify employee hours.
• Ensure general ledger accuracy and proper coding.
• Process biweekly payrolls and approve all payrolls.
• Run weekly and quarterly reports on 401k contributions and taxes.
• Support audits and testing, including 401k and census reporting.
• Communicate with employees and managers on payroll questions.
• Stay updated on legislative changes affecting payroll compliance.
• Supervise W-2 processing and year-end tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll processing

Time management

Communication

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Independent worker

Problem solving

Reporting

Education

Accounting knowledge

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Campbell Companies in Salt Lake City is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to oversee payroll processing and ensure timely compensation delivery. You will manage timekeeping, maintain ledger accuracy, and handle tax filings while supporting audits and HR reporting.

The role requires strong accounting knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently in a growing organization.