Senior Payroll Manager - Compliance, Audits & GL Close

Jobtailor; Bellevue (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee end-to-end payroll for diverse employee groups in the United States, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all payroll cycles.

The role requires deep knowledge of federal/state/local tax regulations, experience with major payroll platforms, and strong problem-solving and communication skills to coordinate with benefits, compensation, retirement, and timekeeping functions.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of varied state tax requirements and withholding rules.
• Experience interpreting collective bargaining agreements for union dues and fringe benefits.
• Proficiency with payroll platforms: Dayforce, Costpoint, ADP WFN, Workday, or UKG.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve discrepancies quickly.
• Strong verbal and written communication with employees and regulators.
• High accuracy in managing payroll tax processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employee groups, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Oversee payroll tax filings, year-end processing, W-2s, and other payroll reporting.
• Conduct payroll audits and reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage payroll-related general ledger reconciliations and support month-end/year-end close.
• Develop and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Tax Compliance

Platform Proficiency

Discrepancy Resolution

Communication Skills

Tools

Dayforce

Costpoint

ADP Workforce Now

Workday

UKG

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee end-to-end payroll for diverse employee groups in the United States, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all payroll cycles.

The role requires deep knowledge of federal/state/local tax regulations, experience with major payroll platforms, and strong problem-solving and communication skills to coordinate with benefits, compensation, retirement, and timekeeping functions.