We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce in Seattle, Washington. This position plays a central role in delivering accurate and compliant payroll while partnering with accounting, human resources, finance, and operations leaders. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, deep technical payroll knowledge, and a commitment to improving processes that support both employees and the business. Responsibilities:• Lead the full payroll cycle for a multi-state employee population, ensuring each pay period is processed accurately, on schedule, and in compliance with applicable laws.• Guide and develop payroll team members through coaching, training, workload oversight, and performance management.• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align payroll activities with accounting, benefits, finance, and operational requirements.• Review employee payroll records and pay-impacting changes such as new hires, status updates, separations, and final payments to maintain data accuracy.• Manage payroll-related reconciliations, journal entries, tax submissions, year-end forms, garnishments, retirement deductions, and benefit withholdings.• Resolve payroll questions and discrepancies by providing timely support to employees and addressing complex issues with professionalism and discretion.• Maintain payroll controls, documentation, system settings, user access, and security practices to protect confidential information and support compliance.• Produce payroll reporting, audit schedules, and performance metrics to monitor accuracy, identify trends, and strengthen internal processes.• Drive continuous improvement by refining workflows, enhancing system usage, and recommending more efficient payroll practices. Benefits<ul><li>Retirement: Profit Sharing- eligibility starts at year 1. Vesting begins at year 2 at 20%, increasing 20% annually to 100% at year 6. Contribution depends on company profit and annual comp; a conservative figure is about 15% of annual comp per year. It functions as a retirement plan the employee doesn’t pay into.</li><li>PTO: 2 weeks (negotiable up to 3)</li><li>Holidays: 7 days (put also get Seattle Sick Leave)</li><li>Health Coverage: Medical through United Healthcare (3 plans, standard employer/employee cost split), plus dental, vision,</li></ul>

• At least 5 years of payroll experience, including hands-on responsibility for full-cycle payroll in a multi-state environment. • Prior leadership experience managing or supervising payroll staff in a mid-sized or large organization. • Strong working knowledge of payroll administration, tax regulations, reconciliations, reporting, and related accounting practices. • Experience using ADP Workforce Now and timekeeping systems to support accurate payroll processing. • Background handling payroll for high employee volumes, including organizations with more than 500 employees. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to work effectively with payroll data, reports, and documentation. • Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and follow-through. • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred; payroll certification is a plus.

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Seattle, WA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce in Seattle, Washington. This position plays a central role in delivering accurate and compliant payroll while partnering with accounting, human resources, finance, and operations leaders. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, deep technical payroll knowledge, and a commitment to improving processes that support both employees and the business. Responsibilities:• Lead the full payroll cycle for a multi-state employee population, ensuring each pay period is processed accurately, on schedule, and in compliance with applicable laws.• Guide and develop payroll team members through coaching, training, workload oversight, and performance management.• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align payroll activities with accounting, benefits, finance, and operational requirements.• Review employee payroll records and pay-impacting changes such as new hires, status updates, separations, and final payments to maintain data accuracy.• Manage payroll-related reconciliations, journal entries, tax submissions, year-end forms, garnishments, retirement deductions, and benefit withholdings.• Resolve payroll questions and discrepancies by providing timely support to employees and addressing complex issues with professionalism and discretion.• Maintain payroll controls, documentation, system settings, user access, and security practices to protect confidential information and support compliance.• Produce payroll reporting, audit schedules, and performance metrics to monitor accuracy, identify trends, and strengthen internal processes.• Drive continuous improvement by refining workflows, enhancing system usage, and recommending more efficient payroll practices. Benefits<ul><li>Retirement: Profit Sharing- eligibility starts at year 1. Vesting begins at year 2 at 20%, increasing 20% annually to 100% at year 6. Contribution depends on company profit and annual comp; a conservative figure is about 15% of annual comp per year. It functions as a retirement plan the employee doesn’t pay into.</li><li>PTO: 2 weeks (negotiable up to 3)</li><li>Holidays: 7 days (put also get Seattle Sick Leave)</li><li>Health Coverage: Medical through United Healthcare (3 plans, standard employer/employee cost split), plus dental, vision,</li></ul>
2026-10-19T00:00:00Z