Senior Payroll Operations Manager - Hybrid (UKG/WFM)

The Planet Group; Fairhaven (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group in Fairhaven, MA is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee accurate, timely payroll operations in a hybrid role with 1-2 days on-site. You will partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to ensure payroll integrity and regulatory compliance.

You will lead audits, system enhancements, and staff development while managing regular, off-cycle, and bonus payrolls in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll operations experience.
• Experience supervising payroll staff.
• Experience with UKG, ideally Pro WorkForce Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage regular, off-cycle, and bonus payrolls with strong controls and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Oversee timekeeping, PTO, and attendance data integrity.
• Support payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and year-end processes, including W-2s.
• Administer benefits, 401(k), garnishments, and other deductions.
• Maintain and enhance payroll systems; troubleshoot issues and improve processes.
• Partner cross-functionally to resolve payroll issues and support reporting needs.
• Lead, train, and mentor payroll staff; support audits and reconciliations.

Skills

Payroll operations

Supervisory experience

UKG Pro WFM

Tools

UKG Pro

Workday

Job description

The Planet Group in Fairhaven, MA is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee accurate, timely payroll operations in a hybrid role with 1-2 days on-site. You will partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to ensure payroll integrity and regulatory compliance.

You will lead audits, system enhancements, and staff development while managing regular, off-cycle, and bonus payrolls in a manufacturing setting.