Payroll Manager

Cherry Bekaert Advisory•Raleigh, NC

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cherry Bekaert’s Shared Services team is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead a high-impact payroll function supporting a multi-entity organization. This role offers the opportunity to drive payroll excellence, enhance processes, and lead a collaborative team in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. This position is available to work in a hybrid capacity from one of our major office locations.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
FPC or CPP certification required
10+ years of payroll experience in a corporate or professional services environment, including experience leading payroll teams
Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, and develop team members while driving high performance
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines and ensure accuracy in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Ability to prioritize a dynamic workload and adapt to evolving business needs
Advanced proficiency in Excel and Adobe Acrobat
Experience with Workday payroll required
Experience supporting or leading payroll system implementations, preferably within Workday
Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.

Nice To Haves

exposure to UKG preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll delivery across the organization and its subsidiaries
Provide leadership, coaching, and development to a team of payroll professionals, fostering accountability and continuous growth
Ensure all payroll transactions — including new hires, terminations, and compensation changes — are processed accurately and efficiently
Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, delivering responsive and high-quality support to employees and leadership
Monitor and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, proactively implementing updates as needed
Prepare and review payroll-related filings and reporting, including tax payments, year-end forms, and required regulatory documentation
Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, and overall service delivery
Maintain and optimize payroll systems and tools to support business needs and scalability
Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, People & Culture, Benefits, and IT teams to ensure seamless payroll operations and system integration