Payroll Manager

We are looking for a Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations in Round Rock, Texas and ensure employees are compensated accurately, consistently, and in full compliance with applicable regulations. This position plays a central role in overseeing payroll administration, strengthening internal controls, and delivering reliable reporting for leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong multi-state payroll expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with Human Resources and Finance while guiding a high-performing payroll team.

Responsibilities:
• Direct complete payroll cycles for hourly, salaried, and incentive-based employees across multiple states, ensuring each payroll is processed accurately and on schedule.
• Evaluate and authorize employee pay updates, including hires, departures, job changes, deductions, and timekeeping adjustments before payroll finalization.
• Monitor adherence to federal, state, and local payroll rules, including tax withholding, wage and hour requirements, garnishments, and mandated filings.
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts by reviewing benefit deductions, tax payments, payroll balances, and general ledger activity to resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Oversee annual payroll close activities such as W-2 preparation, year-end balancing, and documentation needed for audits and compliance reviews.
• Lead payroll audit efforts by preparing records, responding to internal and external requests, and maintaining organized support for regulatory examinations.
• Manage payroll systems administration and identify opportunities to improve workflows, reporting accuracy, and overall processing efficiency, including support for system upgrades when needed.
• Supervise, coach, and develop payroll staff to maintain strong service levels, accountability, and operational consistency.
• Work closely with Human Resources, Finance, and business leadership on compensation matters, benefits-related payroll impacts, and recurring or ad hoc reporting needs.
• Address complex employee payroll concerns, investigate root causes, and ensure timely resolution of escalated issues.• At least 5 years of payroll experience, including prior responsibility for leading or supervising payroll operations.
• Demonstrated expertise handling full-cycle payroll for large employee populations, including environments with more than 500 employees.
• Strong working knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, payroll taxes, wage regulations, garnishments, and compliance reporting.
• Experience using payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now, Workday, Oracle, or similar enterprise payroll systems.
• Advanced Excel and reporting capabilities, with the ability to analyze payroll data and support reconciliations.
• High level of accuracy, discretion, and problem-solving ability when managing confidential employee and compensation information.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Certified Payroll designation and experience supporting payroll system enhancements or implementations are a plus.