Payroll Manager

Job Overview:
Search Solution Group is seeking a Payroll Manager on behalf of our client, a healthcare management company. This role is responsible for overseeing end-to-end payroll operations across a complex, multi-entity environment. The Payroll Manager will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, maintain compliance with multi-state tax regulations, and support audits and system transitions while leading a team and driving operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day payroll operations and supervise payroll staff
• Manage bi-weekly payroll cycles across several entities with multiple pay schedules
• Process payroll directly as needed to maintain hands-on knowledge of systems and workflows
• Review payroll accuracy, ensure deadlines are met, and resolve employee payroll issues
• Lead multi-state payroll tax processing, filings, reconciliations, and account management
• Support audits including CMS, 401k, workers compensation, and payroll-based journal reporting
• Manage payroll reporting, bank reconciliations, and 401k administration
• Support payroll system updates, testing, and migration from Infor Lawson V10 to CloudSuite V11
• Work across multiple time and attendance systems and integrations to ensure accurate data flow
• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance within a high-volume payroll environment
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy

Requirements include:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field preferred

Experience:

• 5+ years of payroll experience with leadership or management responsibilities
• Experience managing payroll in a multi-entity, multi-state environment
• Healthcare industry experience strongly preferred
• Experience with high-volume, complex payroll structures

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of payroll systems, preferably Infor Lawson or CloudSuite
• Ability to manage multiple payroll cycles and competing priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in payroll reporting, reconciliations, and compliance
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills
• Ability to navigate multiple systems, integrations, and data exports

Certifications:

• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) preferred but not required

Knowledge:

• Multi-state payroll tax laws and compliance requirements (TN, FL, VA, SC, NC, LA)
• Payroll audits, reporting, and regulatory requirements
• Time and attendance systems and payroll integrations
• Payroll accounting, reconciliations, and internal controls

Key Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• High attention to detail and accountability
• Process improvement and continuous optimization mindset
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-compliance environment
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Collaborative approach with strong interpersonal skills
• Adaptability during system transitions and organizational growth