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Robert Half
Payroll Manager
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What they do
A Payroll Manager manages payroll department operations and staff at a company or organization. Ensures that employee wages, salaries, benefits and deductions are calculated correctly, and that paychecks are distributed on time. Coordinates with human resources staff with regard to staff promotions and pay grades.
$116,127 / year median in Georgia
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Description We are looking for a Payroll Manager to oversee high-volume payroll operations for a hotel organization in Atlanta, Georgia. This Contract position requires a detail-oriented individual who can manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple states while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and strong collaboration with internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with large employee populations, payroll systems, and financial reconciliation in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead complete payroll processing cycles for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring timely and accurate pay distribution.
- Administer multi-state payroll activities while maintaining compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting regulations.
- Manage payroll transactions and employee data using ADP Workforce Now and Workday HCM to support efficient day-to-day operations.
- Review payroll outputs for accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues related to earnings, deductions, taxes, and time records.
- Partner with accounting teams to reconcile payroll entries, support general ledger accuracy, and assist with payroll-related month-end activities.
- Prepare payroll reports, audits, and supporting documentation for internal review and compliance purposes.
- Use Microsoft Excel to analyze payroll data, track trends, and create clear reporting for leadership and cross-functional teams. Requirements
- Proven experience managing full-cycle payroll in a high-volume environment.
- Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, tax requirements, and compliance standards.
- Background processing payroll for employee populations exceeding 500 workers.
- Hands-on proficiency with ADP Workforce Now and Workday HCM.
- Experience supporting payroll accounting functions, including general ledger reconciliation.
- Advanced or strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for payroll analysis and reporting.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance