Payroll Manager

Mosaic • Omaha, NE

13d • Remote

About The Position

Mosaic is seeking a Payroll Manager who possesses a blend of strong people leadership and deep technical payroll expertise. This is a 100% remote position that requires active engagement in day-to-day payroll operations, along with coaching, empowering, and developing a high-performing team. The ideal candidate is a relational leader adept at solving complex tax and compliance challenges, driving continuous process improvement, and guiding teams through system and regulatory changes.

Requirements

• Deep, hands-on experience with in-house payroll processing and multi-state payroll tax management (including direct tax filings, notices, and reconciliations).
• Proven track record of coaching team members through performance challenges, building accountability, and leading with empathy through change.
• A proactive mindset focused on root-cause problem solving and continuous process enhancement.
• Associate’s Degree in HR, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a payroll supervisory/management role.
• Experience with multi-state payroll, complex wage/hour laws, and enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a relational, service-oriented leader, hiring, coaching, and building accountability within the team while cultivating a supportive, highly engaged work environment.
• Direct and execute full life cycle multi-state payroll processing, off-cycle pay runs, garnishments, and audits to ensure timely and accurate execution.
• Act as the subject matter expert on complex payroll tax and regulatory requirements, including preparing and managing in-house payroll tax filings, reconciliations, year-end processing, and tax notice resolutions.
• Analyze systems and workflows to improve processes, prevent recurring issues, and lead functional testing/system upgrades (PeopleSoft).
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, HR, and Operations to resolve discrepancies, ensure wage/hour compliance, and align payroll processes with organizational needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree