Payroll Manager 16762389

Cherry Bekaert • Washington, DC

2d • $135,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Our client, a $1B+ innovator in the tech/saas space, is poised for further growth with a 15% revenue increase last year. They’re seeking a Payroll Manager to optimize, and oversee U.S. payroll operations.

This is a hands-on payroll leadership role focused on system optimization, automation, and process refinement rather than routine maintenance. The Payroll Manager will function as the internal Workday Payroll authority, reducing external consultant dependency while improving accuracy, audit readiness, and scalability.

Requirements

• 8–10+ years of progressive payroll experience in complex environments
• 5+ years of hands-on Workday Payroll experience (configuration and troubleshooting)
• Prior experience leading payroll teams, not solely processing
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance, tax, and payroll accounting
• Comfortable operating in a high-visibility, deadline-driven environment
• Process-improvement mindset with interest in automation and modernization

Nice To Haves

• CPP and/or Workday Payroll certification

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end U.S. payroll operations across multiple pay cycles
• Manage and develop a small, experienced payroll team, serving as escalation point for complex issues
• Own Workday Payroll configuration, calculations, testing, and enhancements
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to reduce manual intervention and improve controls
• Support payroll tax activities, reconciliations, and year-end processes
• Contribute to long-term payroll strategy, including pay-cycle simplification and system standardization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed