Payroll Operations Manager, Multi-State & Compliance

Spectrum; Yorkwood (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum, a leading communications provider, seeks a Manager, Payroll to lead payroll operations for hourly and salaried staff. You will ensure accurate payments, configure tax and deductions, and maintain compliance with SOX controls.

Expect responsibilities spanning system setups, tax filings, and cross-department collaboration to resolve payroll issues. This role emphasizes data analysis, confidentiality, and leadership across multi-state payroll operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years managing multi-state payroll.
• 3+ years management experience.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally with all levels of management and company personnel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and distribution of hourly and salaried payroll, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Manage payroll system setups, including pay rules in the Time and Attendance application, and handle all earnings, deductions and tax configurations.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Act processes, documenting procedures and maintaining payroll records.
• Monitor federal, state and local tax withholdings, benefit contributions and deductions from paychecks.
• Coordinate with third-party tax preparers for timely and accurate tax filings and manage inquiries from taxing authorities.
• Ensure seamless integration of payroll information with the accounting system and oversee payroll account analysis.
• Direct the preparation and filing of reports to government agencies, organizations and employees, and recommend improvements to payroll methods and procedures.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve payroll issues and manage vendor relationships for system changes.

Skills

Payroll management

Data analysis

Communication

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Project management

Leadership

PC skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Admin. or related field

Job description

Spectrum, a leading communications provider, seeks a Manager, Payroll to lead payroll operations for hourly and salaried staff. You will ensure accurate payments, configure tax and deductions, and maintain compliance with SOX controls.

Expect responsibilities spanning system setups, tax filings, and cross-department collaboration to resolve payroll issues. This role emphasizes data analysis, confidentiality, and leadership across multi-state payroll operations.