Strategic Payroll Operations Manager

Red River; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Red River is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead end-to-end payroll processing for US operations, leveraging ADP Workforce Now, Workday, and soon UKG. You will partner with HR, Accounting, and FP&A to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.

You will mentor and develop a remote or on-site team, implement process improvements, maintain SOPs, and drive governance across payroll cycles while safeguarding confidential information and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in business or accounting.
• FPC designation.
• 3–5 years of experience with payroll systems and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing using payroll systems.
• Provide leadership development to direct reports.
• Develop and maintain relationships with HR, Accounting, and FP&A.
• Ensure compliance with statutory payroll regulations and internal policies.
• Contribute to process improvements for system implementations/upgrades.
• Create and maintain SOPs and audits for payroll policies.
• Prepare weekly/monthly/yearly payroll reports and tax reconciliations.
• Communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Analyze complex problems and deliver practical solutions.
• Maintain confidentiality and neutrality in sensitive situations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Leadership/management

MS Excel

Education

BA/BS degree in business or accounting

FPC designation

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Workday

UKG

CPP designation

Job description

Red River is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead end-to-end payroll processing for US operations, leveraging ADP Workforce Now, Workday, and soon UKG. You will partner with HR, Accounting, and FP&A to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.

You will mentor and develop a remote or on-site team, implement process improvements, maintain SOPs, and drive governance across payroll cycles while safeguarding confidential information and regulatory requirements.