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Robert Half
Payroll Manager
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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.
$117,390 / year median in North Carolina
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Description Robert Half has partnered with a rapidly growing company in Raleigh, North Carolina to assist them in hiring an experienced Payroll Manager. This role is 100% onsite and requires 5+ years of payroll supervisory experience. The Payroll Manager leads day-to-day payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across a diverse, multi-jurisdiction workforce. This role partners closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to support operational excellence and continuous improvement within payroll. Key Responsibilities + Lead, manage and train the payroll team + Lead weekly payroll processing + Oversee pay updates related to contract changes and wage requirements + Manage payroll corrections, adjustments, bonuses, and commissions + Administer year‑end activities, including W‑2 adjustments and reporting + Maintain payroll tax setup, filings support, and compliance reporting + Review payroll reports, variance analyses, and audit documentation + Maintain PTO programs, deductions, proration, and final pay calculations + Execute monthly payroll accruals and accounting entries + Manage payroll system access, controls, and data security + Serve as escalation point for payroll issues and employee inquiries + Partner with HR, Finance, Operations, and field leaders on payroll initiatives Qualifications + 5+ years of payroll leadership experience in a multi-state environment + Experience supporting large, high volume payroll operations + Strong working knowledge of payroll tax, wage & hour, and regulatory compliance + Hands-on experience with payroll systems, reporting, and audits + Ability to manage complex pay scenarios (commissions, bonuses, prevailing wages) + Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills + Clear and effective communicator with a collaborative mindset Requirements Full Cycle Payroll, Multi-state Payroll, Payroll
- Over 500 Employees, Tax
- Payroll, Weekly Payroll, Payroll
- Garnishments, Benefits Payroll, Microsoft Excel Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies.
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