Manager, Payroll

Renuity•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Manager, Payroll is responsible for overseeing and executing accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for a multi‑state, mid-size organization. This role manages day‑to-day payroll operations, ensures adherence to federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, and serves as a subject matter expert for payroll systems, audits, and reporting. The Manager leads payroll processing activities, supervises payroll staff where applicable, and partners closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure payroll integrity and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred (bachelor’s degree a plus). Relevant experience may be accepted in place of formal related degree.
3–5 years of hands‑on experience in full‑cycle payroll processing for a mid‑size, multi‑state organization, including tax regulations and compliance requirements.
2–3 years of experience using ADP Workforce Now strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Oversee and process full‑cycle payroll on a bi-weekly basis, including review, auditing, approval, and submission.
Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time in compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Review and approve payroll timecards, pay adjustments, deductions, earnings codes, and leave balances.
Calculate, maintain, and reconcile payroll control totals to ensure accuracy across payroll cycles and reports.
Issue and reconcile manual payroll checks for off‑cycle or non‑standard payments as needed.
Ensure compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws, including overtime, exempt/non-exempt classifications, minimum wage, and paycheck timing requirements.
Reconcile gross wages, withholdings, and employer taxes for weekly, quarterly, and annual payroll reporting.
Coordinate quarterly and annual tax filings, including W-2 preparation and distribution.
Partner with Finance and third-party vendors to reconcile payroll tax filings, fringe benefit reporting, and audit requests.
Reconcile payroll withholdings related to fringe benefits for corporate and regulatory reporting.
Serve as primary Payroll administrator for our HRIS, including payroll processing, reporting, and system configuration support.
Support payroll‑related system upgrades, new earnings/deduction setup, and process improvements.
Maintain payroll records and documentation related to timekeeping, pay eligibility, and leaves.
Investigate and resolve payroll variances, discrepancies, and employee inquiries in a timely manner.
Supervise, train, and cross‑train payroll staff to ensure coverage, consistency, and adherence to procedures.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for payroll processes and controls.
Collaborate with HR, Benefits, Accounting, and Operations to ensure payroll accuracy related to employee lifecycle events.
Escalate complex or uncommon issues to senior leadership or systems partners as appropriate.