Payroll Operations Lead (1000+ Employees) | UKG + Growth

CFS; San Antonio (FL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for 1,000+ employees in a growing organization. You will own end-to-end payroll accuracy, compliance, and process improvements while partnering with HR, Finance, and Operations.

The role involves overseeing complex earnings like commissions and retroactive pay, and supporting the transition to UKG and future enhancements. This is a hands-on, visible position with strategic impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience in large employee populations.
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, tax reporting, and FMLA/Workers' comp.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for reporting and data analysis.
• Experience with UKG HRIS or similar payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process payroll for 1,000+ employees with accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee payroll compliance, tax reporting, and related regulatory requirements.
• Administer complex earnings including commissions, bonuses, retroactive pay, stipends, and other variable compensation.
• Coordinate with HR and leadership to improve payroll processes and support system implementations (UKG).

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Excel reporting

UKG experience

Tools

UKG HRIS

Payroll software

Job description

CFS is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for 1,000+ employees in a growing organization. You will own end-to-end payroll accuracy, compliance, and process improvements while partnering with HR, Finance, and Operations.

The role involves overseeing complex earnings like commissions and retroactive pay, and supporting the transition to UKG and future enhancements. This is a hands-on, visible position with strategic impact.