Payroll Operations Lead & Compliance Expert

LM Wind Power / GE; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Fe College in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead and optimize our payroll operations, ensuring accurate compensation, deductions, and regulatory compliance. The role also coordinates with Finance and IT on system configurations and reporting.

The Payroll Manager will oversee processing cycles, maintain internal controls, and ensure timely 941 and W-2 reporting, while supporting auditors and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with four years of related payroll experience.
• Ability to interpret payroll laws and apply complex guidelines.
• Experience with 941 returns, W-2 reporting, and benefits deductions.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily payroll operations and related deductions.
• Maintains payroll system accuracy for salaries, hours, leave, overtime.
• Ensures tax compliance and year-end reporting (W-2).
• Provides training and support on payroll processes.
• Collaborates with Finance and IT on ERP configurations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Financial reporting

Auditing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related fields

Tools

HRIS

ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Santa Fe College in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead and optimize our payroll operations, ensuring accurate compensation, deductions, and regulatory compliance. The role also coordinates with Finance and IT on system configurations and reporting.

The Payroll Manager will oversee processing cycles, maintain internal controls, and ensure timely 941 and W-2 reporting, while supporting auditors and maintaining confidentiality.