Crete Professionals Alliance-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Springfield, MO

The Payroll Manager oversees all aspects of payroll operations for Abacus!, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing across multiple states, office locations, and clients. This role requires expertise with payroll platforms such as ADP, Paycom, ACS, and Workday. The Payroll Manager serves as the technical subject matter expert, supports remote employees, manages payroll software conversions, and drives continuous process improvements while collaborating closely with HR and the management team.

  • Manage full-cycle payroll processing across multiple platforms (ADP, Paycom, ACS, Workday) for all office locations and clients.
  • Ensure compliance with multi-state payroll regulations, including taxes, wage and hour laws, garnishments, and year-end reporting.
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for payroll issues from remote staff and office teams.
  • Maintain and improve payroll controls, audits, and compliance documentation.
  • Generate and deliver accurate payroll reporting for management, audits, and regulatory filings.
  • Partner with HR and the management team on payroll-related processes such as benefits deductions, onboarding, GL reconciliations, and compliance audits.
  • Lead payroll system conversions, upgrades, and new software implementations, including data migration, testing, training, and staff communication.
  • Reconcile payroll to general ledger accounts, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues.
  • Supervise payroll staff or external vendors, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and ongoing training.
  • Stay current with payroll laws, technology trends, and best practices to ensure continuous improvement.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, HR, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years’ experience in multi-state payroll management
  • Expertise in payroll systems including ADP, Paycom, ACS, and Workday
  • Strong understanding of payroll tax, compliance, and reporting requirements
  • Proven experience leading payroll software conversions or migrations, including planning, implementation, and training
  • Demonstrated experience supporting remote staff and managing payroll across multiple office locations
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) a plus
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)
  • Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term disability options
  • Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
  • Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning
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