Payroll Manager

Tucker Ellis LLP • Cleveland, OH

12d • $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Tucker Ellis LLP is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to join our Cleveland office. This role is primarily onsite and will oversee all aspects of payroll administration in a fast-paced professional services environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical payroll expertise, hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now, and a high level of discretion and accuracy. Prior experience in a law firm or corporate setting is strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7+ years of payroll experience in a corporate or professional services environment; law firm experience strongly preferred
• Completion of an undergraduate, Bachelor’s degree.
• Hands-on, direct experience with ADP Workforce Now is required
• Strong working knowledge of payroll regulations, tax compliance, and wage and hour laws
• Experience managing multi-state payrolls
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments

Responsibilities

• Manage and process end-to-end payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Serve as the primary administrator for ADP Workforce Now, including payroll processing, reporting, and system maintenance
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, including multi-state payroll requirements
• Oversee payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and coordination with third-party vendors
• Manage year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and audits
• Partner with HR, Finance and other Firm teams and employees on employee changes, benefits deductions, garnishments, bonuses, and special payroll runs
• Prepare and reconcile payroll-related general ledger entries and reports
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries with professionalism and confidentiality
• Develop and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Support internal and external audits as needed
• Oversee the payroll team members
• Manage payroll audits and lead all payroll related projects

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• PTO begins immediately, plus paid holidays
• 401(k) with profit-sharing contribution
• Annual HSA Contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager