We are looking for a highly skilled Payroll Manager to join our team in Columbia, Maryland. In this role, you will oversee payroll operations for a large multi-state workforce, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in payroll processing. This is a long-term contract position, ideal for professionals with extensive experience in payroll management and a commitment to excellence. Responsibilities: • Manage the end-to-end payroll process for a large, multi-state workforce, ensuring timely and accurate payroll distribution. • Review and validate payroll data to maintain high standards of accuracy and address any discrepancies promptly. • Supervise and guide a team of payroll professionals, fostering their growth and ensuring strong performance. • Collaborate with Human Resources, Finance, and other departments to resolve payroll-related issues and implement effective solutions. • Lead the administration of payroll systems, troubleshooting issues and coordinating with IT and external vendors when necessary. • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including tax laws and wage requirements. • Prepare and submit detailed payroll reports, reconcile accounts, and provide support during audits. • Develop and enhance payroll procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy across all processes. • Monitor payroll system functionality and implement upgrades or improvements as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field. • At least 5 years of experience managing payroll operations for large organizations, preferably in the healthcare sector. • Expertise in handling payroll for multi-state operations and a workforce of over 500 employees. • Proficiency with payroll systems such as Workday, ADP Workforce Now, or similar platforms. • Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, compliance requirements, and tax laws. • Proven leadership skills with experience managing and developing payroll teams. • Exceptional problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. • Ability to work independently while balancing multiple priorities effectively.

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Columbia, MD
onsite
Temporary
60.00 - 70.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a highly skilled Payroll Manager to join our team in Columbia, Maryland. In this role, you will oversee payroll operations for a large multi-state workforce, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in payroll processing. This is a long-term contract position, ideal for professionals with extensive experience in payroll management and a commitment to excellence. Responsibilities: • Manage the end-to-end payroll process for a large, multi-state workforce, ensuring timely and accurate payroll distribution. • Review and validate payroll data to maintain high standards of accuracy and address any discrepancies promptly. • Supervise and guide a team of payroll professionals, fostering their growth and ensuring strong performance. • Collaborate with Human Resources, Finance, and other departments to resolve payroll-related issues and implement effective solutions. • Lead the administration of payroll systems, troubleshooting issues and coordinating with IT and external vendors when necessary. • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including tax laws and wage requirements. • Prepare and submit detailed payroll reports, reconcile accounts, and provide support during audits. • Develop and enhance payroll procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy across all processes. • Monitor payroll system functionality and implement upgrades or improvements as needed.
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