We are looking for a skilled Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations and ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local labor laws. This position plays a key role in managing payroll accuracy, tax reporting, and adherence to employment standards, while collaborating with various departments to maintain seamless payroll processes. This role requires a blend of strategic planning and hands-on execution to support organizational goals. Responsibilities:• Oversee all aspects of payroll processing for multiple departments, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, including overtime, employee classifications, garnishments, and tax withholdings.• Manage system configurations, upgrades, and integrations between payroll and accounting systems to optimize efficiency.• Monitor changes in employment laws and tax regulations, updating payroll policies and procedures as needed.• Collaborate with Human Resources to maintain accurate employee data, including new hires, terminations, benefits deductions, and leave records.• Partner with the Accounting team to handle general ledger reconciliations, tax reporting, and year-end processes such as W-2s and 1099s.• Conduct regular audits of payroll records to ensure data accuracy and compliance with regulations.• Provide training and support to managers and HR staff on payroll systems and timekeeping policies.• Safeguard the confidentiality and security of employee payroll and personal information.• Ensure the integrity of payroll and employment data across all systems and processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent experience. • A minimum of 5–7 years of progressive payroll experience, including handling multi-state payroll.• Strong understanding of wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and compliance standards.• Proficiency with payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now, Paycom, or similar platforms.• Exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and analytical skills.• Proven ability to work collaboratively with Human Resources, Finance, and leadership teams.• Certified Payroll certification is highly preferred or willingness to obtain within two years.• Experience managing payroll for organizations with over 500 employees.

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Greater Asheville, NC
onsite
Permanent
90000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations and ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local labor laws. This position plays a key role in managing payroll accuracy, tax reporting, and adherence to employment standards, while collaborating with various departments to maintain seamless payroll processes. This role requires a blend of strategic planning and hands-on execution to support organizational goals. Responsibilities:• Oversee all aspects of payroll processing for multiple departments, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, including overtime, employee classifications, garnishments, and tax withholdings.• Manage system configurations, upgrades, and integrations between payroll and accounting systems to optimize efficiency.• Monitor changes in employment laws and tax regulations, updating payroll policies and procedures as needed.• Collaborate with Human Resources to maintain accurate employee data, including new hires, terminations, benefits deductions, and leave records.• Partner with the Accounting team to handle general ledger reconciliations, tax reporting, and year-end processes such as W-2s and 1099s.• Conduct regular audits of payroll records to ensure data accuracy and compliance with regulations.• Provide training and support to managers and HR staff on payroll systems and timekeeping policies.• Safeguard the confidentiality and security of employee payroll and personal information.• Ensure the integrity of payroll and employment data across all systems and processes.
2025-09-30T21:28:44Z

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