Senior Payroll Manager - Multi-State & Compliance Lead

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Payroll Manager in Braintree, MA to lead end-to-end payroll operations for a multi-state workforce. You will ensure accurate processing, maintain compliance, and partner with HR and Accounting to drive improvements.

The role reports to senior leadership and offers ownership of payroll processes in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience, including high-volume payroll processing.
• Strong understanding of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience processing multi-state payroll.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state workforce.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Oversee employee deductions, garnishments, tax withholdings, and payroll record maintenance.
• Review and reconcile payroll data to ensure accuracy and timely processing.
• Partner with HR and Accounting teams on employee changes, reporting, and audits.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and support month-end activities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and improve efficiencies.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-state payroll

Excel proficiency

Deadline management

Education

CPP certification

Tools

Paychex

ADP

Job description

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Payroll Manager in Braintree, MA to lead end-to-end payroll operations for a multi-state workforce. You will ensure accurate processing, maintain compliance, and partner with HR and Accounting to drive improvements.

The role reports to senior leadership and offers ownership of payroll processes in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.