Payroll Manager

Description We are looking for a Payroll Manager to oversee accurate, timely payroll delivery for employees across multiple states and business entities in Dallas, Texas. This position plays a key role in maintaining compliance, supporting employees with payroll-related questions, and partnering with HR, Accounting, and external providers to keep payroll operations running smoothly. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, attention to detail, and a practical approach to improving processes in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the full payroll cycle for salaried and hourly employees, ensuring pay is processed correctly and on schedule for biweekly deadlines.
• Review time records, leave balances, earnings adjustments, and deductions to confirm all payroll data is complete and accurate before transmission.
• Administer payroll transactions involving bonuses, commissions, severance, and other supplemental payments while applying appropriate tax treatment.
• Work closely with Human Resources to update payroll records for hires, terminations, status changes, compensation adjustments, and benefit elections.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local wage and tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions, legal entities, and operating locations.
• Reconcile payroll accounts, investigate variances, and coordinate with Accounting to resolve issues affecting financial accuracy.
• Respond to employee questions related to pay, tax withholdings, and deductions with a high level of service and professionalism.
• Prepare records and supporting documentation for audits, year-end reporting, payroll reconciliations, and W-2 distribution requirements.
• Partner with payroll vendors and internal stakeholders to strengthen procedures, document workflows, and support payroll system implementations or transition activities when needed. Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 5 years of payroll experience, including ownership of end-to-end payroll processing.
• Demonstrated success managing multi-state payroll for multiple business units or legal entities.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax requirements, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Hands-on experience with payroll platforms such as Paycom, Netchex, or similar systems, along with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and perform well in a fast-paced, growing organization.
• Payroll certification is strongly preferred; experience supporting acquisitions or payroll transitions is a plus.

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