Payroll Manager (Waco)

seeking a highly capable and confident Payroll Manager to lead our remote bookkeeping team responsible for processing weekly payroll for nearly 10,000 employees across 300+ offices in 43 states. This individual will play a critical leadership role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll execution while overseeing all aspects of payroll operations, including wage garnishments, payroll tax compliance, reconciliation, and multi-state payroll management. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring deep payroll knowledge, the ability to resolve complex issues, and strong people management skills. Key Responsibilities Oversee Weekly Payroll Processing: Lead the accurate and timely execution of weekly payroll for over 10,000 employees. Team Leadership: Supervise and support the payroll/bookkeeping team, ensuring clarity in responsibilities, accountability, and professional development. Multi-State Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations across 43 states, including proper application of payroll codes and wage laws. Wage Garnishments: Oversee and ensure accurate processing of all garnishments, levies, and wage deductions. Reconciliation Oversight: Manage and review payroll-related account reconciliations, ensuring data accuracy and resolving discrepancies. Ensure timely and accurate monthend and bank reconciliations. System Oversight: Maintain and enhance payroll systems and processes, ensuring they meet evolving business needs. Conflict Resolution: Serve as a point of contact for resolving payroll disputes and inquiries from internal teams, including Operating Directors across the U.S. Qualifications 4+ years of experience in payroll management, preferably in a high-volume or multilocation environment; experience with processing Canadian payroll is a plus Strong understanding of payroll laws, multi-state payroll operations, and wage & hour compliance; proficiency with Paylocity or similar payroll systems is a plus Experience with wage garnishments, payroll tax filings, and payroll-related account reconciliations Proven track record of leading remote teams and managing performance Excellent communication, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving skills High attention to detail, confidentiality, and organizational skills

Created: 2025-09-24