Corporate Manager, Payroll & Compensation

Coastal Waste & Recycling Inc•Boca Raton, FL

About The Position

Coastal Waste & Recycling is seeking an experienced payroll and compensation manager to oversee weekly payroll operations and compensation administration across a growing, multi-state organization. This hands-on role requires independently managing payroll processing, compensation transactions, and time-sensitive deadlines while ensuring accuracy and compliance. The position works closely with People Experience, Accounting, operational leadership, and external partners. The role owns weekly payroll processing in Workday and administers compensation programs and transactions, including the Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP), cost-of-living adjustments (COLA), salary and hourly rate changes, incentive eligibility, allowances, and related elements. The successful candidate will maintain accurate records, troubleshoot systems and process issues, improve workflows, and ensure payroll and compensation processes follow applicable requirements, approval workflows, and company guidelines.

Requirements

At least 8 years of progressive payroll experience, including substantial hands-on responsibility for multi-state payroll.
At least 3 years of experience in payroll management or a senior payroll capacity.
Strong understanding of payroll processing, payroll taxation, wage-and-hour requirements, and related compliance obligations.
Experience administering compensation adjustments, annual increases, incentive payments, or similar compensation programs.
Advanced proficiency with enterprise payroll or HRIS systems.
Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, analytical ability, and organizational skills.
Ability to independently manage weekly payroll deadlines and resolve complex payroll issues.
Experience collaborating with Accounting and external payroll service providers.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday Payroll and Workday Compensation.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.
Experience with benefits administration and payroll-related benefit deductions.
Experience supporting payroll for a multi-location, operationally intensive organization.
Experience with 401(k) payroll administration and retirement plan deductions.

Responsibilities

Own and execute weekly payroll processing across multiple states using Workday.
Review payroll inputs, employee changes, timekeeping information, deductions, and adjustments for accuracy.
Process off-cycle payments, retroactive adjustments, final pay, and other payroll transactions.
Coordinate with Accounting, ADP, and external partners on payroll tax matters, filings, and related issues.
Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and escalated payroll issues.
Maintain payroll calendars, processing deadlines, standard operating procedures, and internal controls.
Partner with Workday resources and external support partners to resolve system issues and improve payroll processes.
Ensure payroll processes comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
Administer the Short-Term Incentive Plan, including employee eligibility, approved calculations, and payment processing.
Coordinate annual cost-of-living adjustments and implement approved increases in Workday.
Maintain compensation-related attributes in Workday, including salary, hourly rates, compensation plans, incentive eligibility, allowances, and other compensation elements.
Process and validate approved compensation changes, promotions, adjustments, and related transactions.
Support compensation reporting, audits, and data requests with People Experience leadership.
Ensure compensation transactions follow established approval workflows and company guidelines.
Identify opportunities to streamline payroll workflows, reduce manual processes, and strengthen data accuracy.
Maintain clear documentation and procedures to ensure consistency and continuity.
Work with Accounting, People Experience, and operational leadership on payroll and compensation matters.
Coordinate with external payroll, tax, and system support partners.
Guide managers and People Experience team members on payroll processes, compensation changes, and established procedures.
Handle confidential employee and compensation information with discretion and professionalism.