Payroll Operations Leader — Multi-State (Hybrid)

Vaco by Highspring; Bradenton (FL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in Bradenton, FL is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations across a complex multi-state environment. This senior role requires ensuring accurate and timely payroll, maintaining compliance, and managing a small payroll team while partnering with HR and Finance.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with multi-entity payroll, strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations, and excellent communication skills to collaborate with executives and field leaders.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multi-state payroll operations.
• Leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll compliance and payroll tax regulations.
• Experience supporting large, multi-entity organizations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce.
• Lead and develop a small payroll team.
• Ensure payroll compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Partner with HR, Accounting, and leadership on payroll-related initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and operational efficiency.
• Support future payroll technology enhancements and potential system implementations.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-state payroll

Payroll compliance

Communication

Detail-oriented

Tools

Paycom

Workday

ADP

UKG

Job description

Vaco by Highspring in Bradenton, FL is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations across a complex multi-state environment. This senior role requires ensuring accurate and timely payroll, maintaining compliance, and managing a small payroll team while partnering with HR and Finance.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with multi-entity payroll, strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations, and excellent communication skills to collaborate with executives and field leaders.