We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee the payroll operations of a company based in Rochester, New York. This long-term contract position requires a skilled and detail-oriented individual who can manage payroll processes for over 400 employees while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate will excel in optimizing workflows, supervising payroll specialists, and maintaining accuracy across all payroll activities. Responsibilities:• Manage the entire payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate payments to employees in compliance with applicable laws and organizational policies.• Provide leadership, training, and support to payroll staff, offering expertise for escalated issues and complex payroll matters.• Audit payroll reports, including pre-payroll registers, month-end, quarter-end, and year-end summaries, to guarantee accuracy.• Collaborate with HR, Benefits, Accounting, and Technology teams to improve workflows and implement automation within payroll systems.• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements, advising leadership on necessary adjustments.• Support various audits, including year-end, workers' compensation, and retirement plan audits, while maintaining detailed documentation.• Develop and update payroll procedures, providing training to employees and supervisors on timekeeping and expense policies.• Prepare detailed payroll reports, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and non-taxable wages, for organizational use.• Reconcile payroll accounts with general ledger entries and assist Accounting with structural changes to ensure accurate reporting.• Lead system implementations, ensuring seamless integration of new tools and processes without disrupting operations.

• Proven experience managing full-cycle payroll processes for large organizations. • Strong knowledge of payroll systems, including NetSuite, and familiarity with automation tools. • Expertise in federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including tax laws and wage/hour compliance. • Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to identify, research, and resolve payroll discrepancies. • Excellent organizational abilities to manage deadlines and maintain a balanced approach to workload. • Strong communication skills for collaborating across departments and providing high-level customer service. • Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold data security standards. • Prior experience leading system implementations and process improvements within payroll operations.

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Rochester, NY
onsite
Temporary
38.00 - 44.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee the payroll operations of a company based in Rochester, New York. This long-term contract position requires a skilled and detail-oriented individual who can manage payroll processes for over 400 employees while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The ideal candidate will excel in optimizing workflows, supervising payroll specialists, and maintaining accuracy across all payroll activities. Responsibilities:• Manage the entire payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate payments to employees in compliance with applicable laws and organizational policies.• Provide leadership, training, and support to payroll staff, offering expertise for escalated issues and complex payroll matters.• Audit payroll reports, including pre-payroll registers, month-end, quarter-end, and year-end summaries, to guarantee accuracy.• Collaborate with HR, Benefits, Accounting, and Technology teams to improve workflows and implement automation within payroll systems.• Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements, advising leadership on necessary adjustments.• Support various audits, including year-end, workers' compensation, and retirement plan audits, while maintaining detailed documentation.• Develop and update payroll procedures, providing training to employees and supervisors on timekeeping and expense policies.• Prepare detailed payroll reports, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and non-taxable wages, for organizational use.• Reconcile payroll accounts with general ledger entries and assist Accounting with structural changes to ensure accurate reporting.• Lead system implementations, ensuring seamless integration of new tools and processes without disrupting operations.
2025-09-02T12:33:57Z

Payroll Manager Job in Rochester | Robert Half