Payroll Manager

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to support a fully remote organization on a Contract basis through the end of August. This role will lead accurate, timely payroll operations for a large employee population across multiple states while providing day-to-day guidance to a payroll associate. Based in Washington, District of Columbia, the position requires strong knowledge of Dayforce, payroll tax compliance, and end-to-end payroll administration for both salaried and hourly employees.

Responsibilities:

Direct the complete payroll cycle for more than 800 employees, ensuring each pay run is processed accurately and on schedule. Manage bi-monthly payroll activities for both exempt and non-exempt staff, applying appropriate earnings, deductions, and adjustments. Oversee multi-state payroll administration for a fully remote workforce and maintain compliance with varying state and local requirements. Use Dayforce to process payroll transactions, review results, and open support cases to resolve system or payroll-related issues. Supervise and support a payroll associate by assigning work, reviewing output, and helping maintain high service standards. Monitor payroll tax calculations, filings, and related compliance activities to reduce risk and address discrepancies promptly. Investigate payroll questions and exceptions, working across teams to resolve issues efficiently and improve accuracy. Maintain payroll records, reports, and controls to support audits, reconciliations, and ongoing operational effectiveness. Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle payroll in a high-volume environment. Hands-on expertise with Dayforce, including troubleshooting and submitting cases for payroll issue resolution. Strong background in processing multi-state payroll for remote or geographically dispersed employee populations. Experience overseeing payroll operations for organizations with more than 800 employees. Prior leadership experience with responsibility for guiding or supervising payroll team members. Solid understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions. Proven ability to process bi-monthly payroll for both salaried and hourly employees with a high degree of accuracy. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .