Payroll Manager

Pike•Charlotte, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Manager oversees and manages the end‑to‑end payroll operations for our company with approximately 12,000 employees, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing. We are looking for expertise in Oracle and serves as the subject‑matter expert for payroll processes, reporting, and compliance. The Payroll Manager will lead payroll staff, collaborate with HR and Finance, and support ongoing system improvements. You will manage the company's compliance with all federal, local and state payroll tax requirements and managing third-party vendors (e.g. ADP). You will report to the Director of Payroll and work on site at the Charlotte, NC office.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of payroll experience, with at least 2+ years managing payroll operations.
Strong hands-on experience with Oracle and ADP.
Experience managing multi-state payroll.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools.
Experience in a multi‑entity or large-scale organization.
Familiarity with integrations between Oracle and external systems.

Responsibilities

Manage the full-cycle payroll process for all employees using Oracle and ADP.
Ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Coordinate payroll runs, audits, reconciliations, and year‑end processing including W‑2s.
Monitor payroll transactions for accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly.
In-depth knowledge of payroll laws, certified payroll (Davis-Bacon Act), tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and compliance requirements.
Be our Oracle Payroll expert, managing configurations, troubleshooting issues, and partnering with IT/Oracle support.
Maintain payroll system tables, earnings, deductions, and reporting configurations.
Identify workflow improvements and automation within Oracle.
Conduct testing for system upgrades, patches, and new feature releases.
Ensure compliance with all payroll laws, tax regulations, garnishments, and internal policies.
Maintain internal controls and documentation for audits.
Evaluate payroll reports for HR, Finance, and leadership.
Partner with Finance on payroll GL reconciliation and month‑end close processes.
Develop payroll team members.
Work with HR, Finance, Benefits, and IT to support organizational needs.
Respond to employee payroll inquiries with a focus on accuracy and customer service.
Contribute to cross‑functional projects including system migrations, process redesign, and policy updates.