Corporate Payroll Manager

Propark Mobility•Hartford, CT

1d•$82,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead and optimize payroll operations for a fast-growing parking services company with more than 7,000 employees nationwide. This role is responsible for overseeing end-to-end payroll processing while managing ADP Payroll and UKG Time & Labor Management (TLM) systems to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery. The ideal candidate will bring at least 5 years of recent payroll management experience, including hands-on processing and team leadership, and will play a key role in driving payroll system improvements, managing complex integrations, and ensuring compliance across multiple states. This position supports a diverse, hourly-heavy, and rapidly expanding workforce. The Payroll Manager will be responsible for processing payroll for at least one company code and serving as a backup for other team members when needed.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years’ experience managing payroll systems, with hands-on expertise in ADP and UKG platforms in a large, multi-state US environment.
Strong knowledge of US payroll laws, tax regulations, wage and hour rules, and compliance requirements relevant to the parking or service industry.
Demonstrated experience handling complex payroll processes for large employee populations (7,000+ employees).
Proven ability to lead payroll system projects including implementation, upgrades, and integrations.
Experience with multi-state payroll processing, tax filings, and regulatory compliance.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally with HR, Finance, IT, and external vendors.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the parking, transportation, or facilities management industry is a plus.
Familiarity with timekeeping and scheduling complexities typical of hourly and shift-based employees.
Strong understanding of data privacy and security best practices in payroll processing.
The ability to train and mentor payroll staff and system users effectively.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage payroll platforms, primarily ADP Workforce Now and UKG Workforce Ready, ensuring seamless payroll processing for a large, multi-state employee base.
Act as a working manager, processing payroll for an assigned company code and stepping in as backup for team members during peak periods or absences.
Lead payroll system implementations, upgrades, and integrations with time and attendance, HRIS, and finance systems tailored to the parking industry’s operational needs.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including tax filings, wage and hour laws, and employment standards for a multi-jurisdictional workforce.
Troubleshoot payroll system issues and collaborate closely with vendors, IT, and HR to maintain system performance and data integrity.
Develop and maintain payroll controls, audits, and reporting to safeguard accuracy and compliance.
Generate and analyze payroll reports to provide insights for leadership and support internal/external audits.
Provide training, documentation, and support to payroll on ADP and UKG system functionalities.
Manage vendor relationships, service contracts, and service level agreements to ensure high-quality payroll system support.
Stay updated on changes in payroll legislation and implement necessary system and process updates proactively.
Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll activities, including reconciliations and compliance reporting.

Benefits

Fantastic opportunities for career growth - we always look to promote from within first!
Free Parking!!
Competitive salary that is commensurate with experience, plus incentive bonus potential.
Very generous time off allowances - holidays, vacation, wellness and an extra day off for your birthday!
Priority driven culture that is supportive, engaging, empowering and celebratory.
A company that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
The ability to work in a fun and progressive environment in which everyone is provided with strong direction and then empowered to complete their objectives.
Learning opportunities through our internal training program - Propark Think
Phenomenal Benefits Package, including medical, dental, vision, and 8 supplemental insurances, including pet insurance!
Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) that provides support and resources to employees and their families 24/7