Payroll Manager

Description

• Ensure Internal and External Audit Readiness and Compliance Excellence Lead efforts to maintain robust audit practices, proactively monitor regulatory changes, and uphold compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as union contract obligations.
• Drive Continuous Process Improvement and Innovation Identify and implement process enhancements and technology-driven solutions to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, resolve complex issues, and better align payroll operations with evolving business needs.
• Collaborate Across the Organization Act as a key business partner to HR, Finance, Legal, and operational teams to ensure payroll practices support broader organizational strategies, compliance requirements, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing payroll team
• Oversee Complex, Multi-State Union and Non-Union Payroll Operations Strategically manage end-to-end payroll processes for union and non-union employees across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and compliance with collective bargaining agreements and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with HR, Finance, Legal, IT, and external partners
• Lead and Develop a High-Performing Payroll Team Drive strategic goals, coaching, and professional development to a multi-state union and non-union payroll team, fostering a collaborative, service-oriented culture that supports accuracy, accountability, and growth.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and ensure data integrity and compliance

Requirements

• Understanding of process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) and payroll best practices
• In-depth knowledge & experience with multi-state payroll regulations, tax laws, and reporting requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred
• Exceptional knowledge of wage & hour laws, ACA compliance, and labor auditing standards
• Ability to communicate complex payroll concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• In depth experience with financial reporting, payroll accounting and account reconciliations, audit processes & requirements
• 10 years of experience in multi-state payroll operations experience, prior union payroll experience strongly preferred
• 7 years of people management experience

Benefits

• “Building Good” paid community service time
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Paid time off and holidays
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers
• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Pet insurance
• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance