Senior Payroll Manager - Multi-State, Compliance & Leadership

National Laboratory of the Rockies; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pension Benefits

403(b) Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The National Laboratory of the Rockies in Golden, Colorado is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead multi-state payroll operations within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. This full-time role demands accuracy, compliance, and strong leadership to support a large payroll function.

You will supervise payroll staff, ensure GAAP-compliant reporting and tax filings, coordinate with HR, IT, and vendors, and drive process improvements and system enhancements in Workday or equivalent platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience managing payroll across multiple states.
• Strong leadership and budgeting skills.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical management practices.
• Proven ability to lead and develop staff.
• Educational requirements fulfilled before start date.

Responsibilities

• Direct multi-state payroll processing and ensure tax filings.
• Supervise payroll staff and foster collaboration.
• Improve payroll processes and controls and automation.
• Oversee payroll accounting and reconciliations.
• Coordinate payroll providers and vendors, ensuring service quality.
• Support system implementations and integrations (Workday/Timekeeping).
• Coordinate payroll-related audits and maintain documentation.
• Act as management delegate as needed.

Skills

Payroll laws

Tax compliance

GAAP knowledge

HRIS platforms

Workday

Excel

Financial systems

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Workday Payroll

Timekeeping

Excel

Job description

The National Laboratory of the Rockies in Golden, Colorado is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead multi-state payroll operations within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. This full-time role demands accuracy, compliance, and strong leadership to support a large payroll function.

You will supervise payroll staff, ensure GAAP-compliant reporting and tax filings, coordinate with HR, IT, and vendors, and drive process improvements and system enhancements in Workday or equivalent platforms.