Strategic Payroll Lead (Remote/Hybrid)

Armanino Advisory LLC; Boca Raton (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements

401K with Profit Sharing

Wellness program

Parental leave

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Armanino Advisory LLC is seeking a skilled payroll professional to manage end-to-end payroll processing for a diverse client base in a hybrid work setting. You will handle multi-state payroll, compliance, tax filings, and employee lifecycle events with accuracy and timeliness.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to client executives, communicate payroll needs, and help implement best practices. Strong Excel and payroll systems experience are essential, as is independence and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a payroll-related discipline, business, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ of experience managing all facets of payroll operations.
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Paychex, Gusto, or similar platforms.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, VLOOKUP, and pivot tables.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with clients and vendors.
• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing and compliance for a diverse client base, including multi-state payroll, tax filings, and employee lifecycle events (onboarding, terminations, etc.).
• Deliver exceptional client service on time and on budget, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to client executives, regularly communicating on payroll issues, support needs, and project deliverables.
• Maintain accurate records and historical payroll documentation; prepare audit-ready reports and correspondence as needed.
• Support implementation of best practices for payroll operations and identify opportunities for process improvements and innovations.
• Actively contribute to team knowledge, methodology, and performance coaching; may oversee and mentor junior team members.
• Participate in client onboarding, scoping, pricing, and change order support in collaboration with engagement managers.
• Track billable hours (target of 75%) and assist with billing preparation, including out-of-scope service documentation.
• Attend relevant industry/networking events and stay up to date on changes in payroll legislation and trends.

Skills

Payroll management

Excel skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ADP

Paychex

Gusto

Job description

Armanino Advisory LLC is seeking a skilled payroll professional to manage end-to-end payroll processing for a diverse client base in a hybrid work setting. You will handle multi-state payroll, compliance, tax filings, and employee lifecycle events with accuracy and timeliness.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to client executives, communicate payroll needs, and help implement best practices. Strong Excel and payroll systems experience are essential, as is independence and reliability.