Payroll Manager

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.•Mendon, VT

1d•$104,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all payroll operations for Casella Waste Systems, Inc., ensuring employees are paid accurately, timely, and in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This position provides operational leadership for payroll administration, payroll systems, and timekeeping processes while directing payroll staff and serving as the primary escalation point for complex payroll matters. The Payroll Manager partners closely with Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, operational leaders, and external vendors to drive continuous improvement, strengthen internal controls, enhance process efficiency, and deliver high-quality payroll services that support the Company's growth and commitment to operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Minimum of five years of progressive payroll administration experience, including responsibility for payroll processing, payroll tax compliance, payroll auditing, and payroll systems administration.
At least five years of demonstrated leadership experience managing or supervising payroll professionals.
Experience working with ADP Workforce Now or similar enterprise payroll applications.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Ability to lead and develop teams in a collaborative environment.
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality, accuracy, and compliance.
Legally eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting complex, multi-state payroll operations.
Professional payroll certification preferred, including the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) and/or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP).

Responsibilities

Leads and directs all payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of multi-state payrolls while maintaining service levels and operational efficiency.
Establishes governance, standards, and continuous improvement strategies for payroll systems, including ADP Workforce Now and timekeeping platforms, to support scalability, accuracy, and operational effectiveness.
Oversees employee payroll data throughout the employment lifecycle, ensuring the integrity of personnel, compensation, timekeeping, and payroll records.
Manages and develops payroll team members by providing leadership, coaching, performance management, training, and professional development opportunities.
Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, wage-and-hour laws, garnishment requirements, reporting obligations, and payroll administration standards.
Reviews, analyzes, and resolves complex payroll issues, discrepancies, deductions, garnishments, accruals, employment verification requests, and employee inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
Establishes and maintains payroll documentation, record retention, and audit-ready practices that safeguard confidential information and support regulatory compliance.
Partners with Human Resources, Finance, operational leaders, auditors, and third-party vendors to strengthen internal controls, improve processes, and support organizational objectives.
Prepares and reviews payroll analyses, audits, tax filings, and management reports to support compliance, operational effectiveness, and informed business decision-making.
Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales, and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.