Payroll Manager

FXI•Radnor, PA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Payroll Manager you will lead payroll operations for a multi-site U.S. manufacturing organization. This role ensures the integrity of payroll operations across the organization, directly impacting pay accuracy, compliance, and financial reporting, spanning hourly, salaried, and union populations governed by collective bargaining agreements (CBAs). This role will work closely with HR (Corporate and Plant) and the Finance teams. The Payroll Manager will lead a team of two and serve as a trusted resource for employees and leadership.

Requirements

7+ years of payroll experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role
Experience in manufacturing or a similarly complex, multi-entity payroll environment
Working knowledge of union payroll and CBA interpretation
Proficiency with ADP payroll systems, ADP Lyric preferred; experience managing multi-state payroll
Strong understanding of federal and state wage, hour, and payroll tax regulations
Advanced Excel skills; exceptional attention to detail
Experience with time and attendance systems in a unionized manufacturing environment
Outstanding written and verbal communication, customer service orientation, and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

Set clear expectations, hold the team accountable for accuracy and timeliness, and build capability to operate with minimal errors and rework. Set clear goals, delegate effectively, and conduct regular performance feedback and reviews
Process/oversee multi-cycle (weekly and bi-weekly) payroll for ~1,700 hourly, salaried, and union employees across ~20 locations.
Apply pay rules, shift differentials, overtime, and CBA-driven premium pay accurately and on time
Manage garnishments, deductions, multi-state tax compliance, and year-end activities (W-2s, ACA reporting)
Maintain data integrity across Lyric (ADP) and partner with HR and Operations on all employee pay changes
Own the accuracy and integrity of payroll reporting for Finance and HR, ensuring outputs are reconciled and decision-ready
Ensure ongoing compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws (FLSA and state-specific regulations)
Support payroll-related audits including union, workers' compensation, and tax audits
Serve as the primary contact for employee payroll inquiries - resolving issues promptly and professionally
Apply sound judgment in navigating complex pay situations, escalating appropriately when needed
Analyze payroll data to identify discrepancies, trends, and risks; develop and implement effective solutions and identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve accuracy, and enhance the employee experience through automation or system optimization
Lead or participate in system implementations, upgrades, or integrations affecting payroll