Payroll Manager

Job DescriptionJob Description Payroll Manager We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a fast-paced, growing organization. This role will be responsible for managing high-volume payroll across multiple entities and states while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, hands-on, and experienced managing complex payroll environments with multi-state tax regulations. Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for high-volume, multi-state payroll across multiple entities
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time for salaried, hourly, and variable compensation employees
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
• Oversee payroll reconciliations including payroll tax filings, general ledger tie-outs, and benefit deductions
• Prepare and review payroll journal entries and support month-end close processes
• Manage payroll system maintenance, audits, and reporting
• Partner with HR, Accounting, and Finance to resolve payroll discrepancies and ensure data accuracy
• Oversee garnishments, tax levies, benefits deductions, and other payroll adjustments
• Continuously evaluate payroll processes and implement improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries and escalations Qualifications
• 5+ years of payroll experience with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity
• Strong experience managing high-volume, multi-state payroll across multiple entities
• Deep understanding of payroll tax compliance and payroll regulations
• Experience with payroll reconciliations, payroll journal entries, and general ledger integration
• Proficiency with payroll systems and strong Excel skills
• Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment Preferred
• Experience with large payroll systems (ADP, Workday, UKG, or similar)
• CPP certification is a plus Company DescriptionHeadfarmer is a premier Consulting & Recruiting firm specializing in the placement of the upper echelon of Finance, IT, and Human Resource talent in the greater Phoenix area.

We offer a unique process of "headfarming" which provides a level of professional support to both candidates and clients that exceeds recruiting industry standards. Above it all, we believe in what we call selfless acts of service-we're going to do the right thing for our clients and candidates, no matter what it means for us. Hunters provide for today. Farmers cultivate for a generation. We're not headhunters ... we're Headfarmers.

Company DescriptionHeadfarmer is a premier Consulting & Recruiting firm specializing in the placement of the upper echelon of Finance, IT, and Human Resource talent in the greater Phoenix area. We offer a unique process of "headfarming" which provides a level of professional support to both candidates and clients that exceeds recruiting industry standards. \r\n\r\nAbove it all, we believe in what we call selfless acts of service-we're going to do the right thing for our clients and candidates, no matter what it means for us.\r\n \r\nHunters provide for today. Farmers cultivate for a generation. We're not headhunters ... we're Headfarmers.