Remote Payroll Systems & Process Lead

Bellsearchfirm; New Jersey; Remote; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Ownership of payroll platform projects

Job summary

Bellsearchfirm is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager for a 100% remote role within the Eastern, Central, or Mountain Time Zones. You will own payroll operations for ~2,000 employees across multiple states, focusing on technology-enabled optimization and scalable processes.

The role requires 3+ years in payroll with hands-on platform experience (Paychex, ADP, UKG or Workday) and a strong track record in reporting, controls, and system improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant payroll experience, including systems administration, optimization, or process improvement.
• Hands-on experience with a major payroll platform such as Paychex, ADP, UKG, or Workday.
• Demonstrated ability to improve payroll system functionality, workflows, reporting, and internal processes.
• Experience supporting high-volume, multi-state payroll operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate and timely biweekly payroll processing for ~2,000 employees across multiple states.
• Evaluate and optimize the payroll platform including workflows, approvals, access, structures, and reporting.
• Identify system inefficiencies and implement solutions to improve accuracy, efficiency and scalability.
• Develop and enhance payroll reporting at department, team and management levels.
• Establish and strengthen payroll processes, controls, documentation and approvals.
• Serve as internal subject matter expert for payroll technology and processes.
• Partner with Finance, HR and operations to ensure accurate payroll data and system integration.
• Support payroll compliance across multiple states and wage/hour requirements.
• Evaluate opportunities for platform enhancements and potential migrations.
• Lead payroll-related projects with minimal oversight.

Skills

Payroll systems

Process optimization

Multi-state payroll

Payroll reporting

Problem solving

Tools

Paychex

ADP

UKG

Workday

Job description

Bellsearchfirm is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager for a 100% remote role within the Eastern, Central, or Mountain Time Zones. You will own payroll operations for ~2,000 employees across multiple states, focusing on technology-enabled optimization and scalable processes.

The role requires 3+ years in payroll with hands-on platform experience (Paychex, ADP, UKG or Workday) and a strong track record in reporting, controls, and system improvements.