Senior Payroll Manager – Multi-State Compliance (Hybrid)

Harley Ellis Devereaux Corporation; Royal Oak (MI); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Harley Ellis Devereaux Corporation in Royal Oak, MI, is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll for all employees, coordinate with an external provider, and ensure accuracy and timeliness in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, at least five years of payroll experience, and strong Excel skills, with familiarity in US/Canada payroll and year-end processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics or related field.
• Five years of payroll experience.
• Five years of payroll experience in professional services or AEC with multi-state payroll complexities.
• Experience with Workday and ADP preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll processing with external provider and ensure timely submissions.
• Manage US and Canadian payroll requirements across tax filings and benefits.
• Oversee timesheets and PTO accuracy.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries.
• Lead year-end payroll processes and 401(k) audits.
• Prepare payroll reports for internal departments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data accuracy

Payroll experience

Excel

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics or related field

Tools

Workday

ADP

Excel

Job description

Harley Ellis Devereaux Corporation in Royal Oak, MI, is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll for all employees, coordinate with an external provider, and ensure accuracy and timeliness in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, at least five years of payroll experience, and strong Excel skills, with familiarity in US/Canada payroll and year-end processes.