Payroll Manager

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a large, multi-entity workforce based in New York, New York. This role is responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processing for both hourly and salaried employees while ensuring compliance across multiple states. The ideal candidate brings strong reconciliation expertise, a detail-oriented approach, and the ability to support payroll activities for approximately 800 employees.

Responsibilities:

• Manage complete payroll operations for three business entities, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule.
• Process bi-weekly payroll for a workforce of approximately 800 hourly and salaried team members through TriNet.
• Review payroll data for accuracy, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and time-related inputs before final submission.
• Reconcile payroll registers, general ledger entries, and related reports to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations across a multi-state employee population.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to address payroll questions, investigate issues, and provide timely resolution.
• Prepare payroll records, audit support, and documentation needed for reporting and internal controls.
• Support payroll-related system updates or process changes when needed, while minimizing disruption to regular payroll operations.