Payroll Manager

Care Hospice•Charlottesville, VA

3h•$110,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Care Hospice is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee multi-state payroll operations for its growing nationwide organization. The role leads and develops the payroll team, ensures compliance with applicable tax and labor regulations, manages payroll systems, and partners with HR, Finance, vendors, tax agencies, and other departments to deliver accurate and efficient payroll services. The position is hybrid, with two days per week in the office, and is based at the Support Center Office in the Dairy Market.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of progressive payroll experience, including direct supervision and development of payroll staff.
Experience with ADP Workforce Now (WFN) and UKG or comparable payroll and timekeeping systems.
Strong analytical skills and experience with payroll auditing, reporting, reconciliations, and process improvement.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and familiarity with payroll automation and AI-enabled technologies.
Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.
Merger and acquisition experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee accurate and timely end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states, pay groups, and schedules.
Lead, coach, and develop the payroll team, promoting accountability, collaboration, cross-training, and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage, hour, and payroll tax regulations.
Review and approve payroll runs, resolve discrepancies, reconcile payroll data, and oversee garnishments.
Manage payroll reporting, audits, tax filings, year-end processes, and required recordkeeping.
Oversee payroll system administration, implementations, upgrades, and integrations with HR and Finance systems.
Develop and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and process improvements to support accuracy and efficiency.
Partner with HR, Finance, vendors, and tax agencies to resolve issues and support organizational needs, including mergers and acquisitions.