payroll operations manager.

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Payroll Operations  Manager (Independent Contributor) to oversee our entire payroll function. This critical role ensures that our most vital asset—our people—are paid accurately and on time, every time. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will be the company's expert on all matters of compensation, compliance, and payroll best practices. If you have the following qualifications, please apply today! 

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a major in accounting, business administration, or a related field
• Five years of payroll experience with multi-state, public company environment and sales environment
• Professional payroll certification preferred (CPP, FPC, CPS)
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Established proficiency with payroll software and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality across various topics
• Knowledge of general accounting and financial reporting principles
• Federal and State laws and regulation governing employee pay

This position is eligible for Medical, Dental, 401k (with match), paid holidays and a generous PTO schedule. 

salary: $100,000 - $110,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Serve as the organizational SME for FLSA and regulatory compliance, interpreting federal, state, and local laws to ensure all pay practices and work schedules remain compliant
  
  
• Lead end-to-end payroll operations, maintaining total accountability for the accuracy and timeliness of domestic payroll cycles
  
  
• Architect and optimize payroll workflows, including the automated calculation of complex sales commissions, tiered pay rates, and retroactive adjustments
  
  
• Own the integrity of the payroll database, performing deep-dive audits of personnel records, wage changes, and system configurations to ensure data precision
  
  
• Manage the full lifecycle of payroll deductions, overseeing the complex administration of 401(k) plans, multi-state tax filings, insurance premiums, and garnishments
  
  
• Resolve high-level payroll escalations, providing direct, expert-level guidance to employees and leadership on intricate pay and policy inquiries
  
  
• Proactively identify and mitigate system risks, implementing process improvements that enhance efficiency and scalability within the HRIS/Payroll environment
  
  
• Execute rigorous financial reconciliations, auditing payroll reports against general ledger requirements to ensure fiscal transparency and "audit-ready" documentation
  
  
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with HR, streamlining data flow for high-impact activities such as onboarding, annual merit cycles, and benefits open enrollment
  
  

The essential functions of this role include:

working in a smoke free environment

Skills

Payroll - 50 - 500 (5 years of experience is required)

W-2 End of Year

1099s

Payroll Tax

Multi-state (5 years of experience is required)

Certified Payroll Professional

Individual Contributor (5 years of experience is required)

Garnishments

Benefits deductions

commissions calculations (5 years of experience is required)

unemployment taxes

Qualifications

Years of experience: 5 years

Experience level: Experienced

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.