Payroll Operations Manager

CFS; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Hoboken, NJ is seeking a Payroll Operations Manager to lead biweekly and semi-monthly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance across the organization. You will partner with Tax Accounting, HR, auditors, and external providers; supervise payroll staff; and drive process improvements using Workday and ADP SmartCompliance to elevate efficiency and control.

This role offers broad exposure to accounting, finance, tax, and operational leadership, with opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of payroll management and 5+ years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with Workday Payroll and ADP SmartCompliance.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Oversee biweekly and semi-monthly payroll processing and transmissions.
• Manage relationships with ADP SmartCompliance and other providers.
• Review payroll reports, adjustments, filings, and reconciliations for accuracy.
• Supervise payroll staff and approve payroll activities.
• Partner with HR on payroll and benefits-related matters.
• Support audits, reporting, and continuous process improvements.

Skills

Payroll management

Leadership

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Workday Payroll

ADP SmartCompliance

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Looking to step into a leadership role where you can drive payroll excellence, influence process improvements, and partner with key stakeholders across the organization? This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to lead critical operations while enhancing efficiency and compliance.

Payroll Operations Manager

Salary: $85,000.00-$95,000.00

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Lead payroll operations in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with significant organizational impact.
• Gain visibility through direct partnership with Tax Accounting, Human Resources, auditors, and external payroll providers.
• Play a key role in ensuring compliance with evolving payroll tax laws and regulations.
• Drive process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall payroll operations.
• Utilize industry-leading platforms including Workday and ADP SmartCompliance.
• Lead and mentor payroll staff while overseeing the accuracy and quality of payroll processing.
• Expand expertise across payroll tax reporting, reconciliations, audits, and compliance management.
• Join a role that offers broad exposure to accounting, finance, tax, and operational leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities For The Payroll Operations Manager

• Oversee biweekly and semi-monthly payroll processing and payroll transmissions.
• Manage relationships with ADP SmartCompliance and other payroll service providers.
• Review payroll reports, adjustments, tax filings, and reconciliations for accuracy and compliance.
• Supervise payroll staff and approve payroll processing activities.
• Partner with Human Resources on employee payroll and benefits-related matters.
• Support audits, reporting, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications For The Payroll Operations Manager

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of payroll management experience.
• 5+ years of supervisory or people leadership experience.
• Experience with Workday Payroll and ADP SmartCompliance.
• Knowledge of payroll tax reporting, compliance, and reconciliations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

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