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3 results for Compensation Manager in Bethesda, MD

Payroll Manager
  • Baltimore, MD
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 57 - 66 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a large, multi-jurisdiction workforce based in Baltimore, Maryland. This Long-term Contract opportunity is fully remote and is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can bring stability, accuracy, and strong leadership during a period of organizational change. The person in this role will guide day-to-day payroll execution, support a team of payroll specialists, and help maintain compliant, timely processing across complex payroll environments.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct full-cycle payroll activities for a high-volume employee population, ensuring wages, variable compensation, and related payments are processed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Supervise and support a team of 4 to 5 payroll specialists, setting clear expectations and promoting consistent, high-quality output.</p><p>• Maintain payroll calendars and oversee critical deliverables such as tax submissions, year-end statements, reconciliations, and required payroll documentation.</p><p>• Monitor adherence to applicable federal, state, provincial, and local payroll regulations to reduce risk and uphold compliance standards.</p><p>• Prepare payroll data, audit support materials, and operational reports for internal review and external requirements.</p><p>• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and relevant vendors to address payroll questions, resolve discrepancies, and improve cross-functional coordination.</p><p>• Manage payroll system effectiveness by identifying issues, supporting troubleshooting efforts, and helping maintain reliable integrations with related platforms.</p><p>• Contribute to process improvements, team training, and operational continuity as the organization navigates workforce and structural changes.</p>
  • 2026-07-06T00:00:00Z
Payroll Manager
  • Timonium, MD
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is searching for a hands-on Payroll Manager to oversee and execute all aspects of payroll operations for a workforce of several hundred employees. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, eking maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and supervising a small payroll department. </p><p><br></p><p>This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys being actively involved in the day-to-day payroll process while leading continuous improvements and providing exceptional internal customer service. Experience with UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) payroll systems is required. If interested, please apply to this posting or contact Cody Marshall at Robert Half.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage the end-to-end payroll process for a multi-state employee population using UKG.</li><li>Serve as the primary payroll processor, ensuring accurate and timely weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly payroll processing.</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and support one Payroll team member while maintaining a collaborative and service-oriented environment.</li><li>Review payroll transactions, earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, bonuses, commissions, and adjustments for accuracy.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.</li><li>Manage payroll tax filings, W-2 processing, year-end activities, and coordinate with external vendors as needed.</li><li>Partner with Human Resources and Finance to ensure employee data, benefit deductions, and compensation changes are processed accurately.</li><li>Reconcile payroll-related accounts and assist with month-end and year-end close activities.</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner.</li><li>Maintain payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, reporting, and system efficiencies within UKG.</li><li>Support audits by preparing payroll documentation and responding to internal and external audit requests.</li><li>Stay current on payroll legislation, tax regulations, and industry best practices.</li></ul>
  • 2026-07-07T00:00:00Z
Payroll Supervisor/Manager
  • Baltimore, MD
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35.12 - 38.46 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Supervisor/Manager to support payroll operations for an employee population in Baltimore, Maryland. This Contract position calls for a hands-on leader who can quickly step into an active environment, provide direction to payroll activities, and help ensure timely and accurate submissions. The ideal candidate will bring strong full-cycle payroll knowledge, sound judgment when resolving complex payroll matters, and the ability to maintain steady operations in a fast-moving setting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee day-to-day payroll activities and provide leadership that keeps payroll processing accurate, organized, and on schedule.</p><p>• Step in quickly to manage payroll processing needs and support timely preparation of payroll information.</p><p>• Review full-cycle payroll transactions for a workforce to help ensure compliance and precision.</p><p>• Address complex or escalated payroll concerns, investigate issues thoroughly, and deliver effective resolutions.</p><p>• Monitor payroll timelines, approvals, and supporting documentation to reduce errors and maintain smooth operations.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to clarify payroll questions, communicate updates, and support consistent processing standards.</p><p>• Assist with payroll-related process continuity and operational adjustments as needed within the department.</p>
  • 2026-07-24T00:00:00Z