<p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to support a contract engagement based in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role will oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a workforce of approximately 1000 employees, with responsibility spanning benefits administration, payroll taxes, and complex pay practices across multiple states and international jurisdictions. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership in multi-entity payroll environments and can navigate growth-related complexity, including merger and acquisition activity, while maintaining compliance and service quality.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct end-to-end payroll processing for a population of about 900 employees, ensuring pay is completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Manage payroll activities across multiple U.S. states and international locations while adhering to applicable wage, tax, and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Administer payroll tax processes, including withholdings, filings, reconciliations, and issue resolution related to payroll compliance.</p><p>• Partner with benefits and compensation stakeholders to ensure deductions, employer contributions, and related payroll entries are processed correctly.</p><p>• Oversee payroll operations across multiple legal entities and support alignment of payroll practices during periods of organizational change, including mergers and acquisitions.</p><p>• Utilize payroll platforms such as Rippling and ADP Workforce Now to maintain employee records, validate payroll data, and improve processing accuracy.</p><p>• Review payroll outputs, audit discrepancies, and resolve exceptions involving earnings, deductions, taxes, and benefits in a timely manner.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to prepare payroll reporting, support audits, and provide documentation related to payroll and benefits activity.</p>
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for employees in Charlotte, North Carolina. This position plays a key role in maintaining payroll records, validating time and pay data, and supporting compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll administration experience, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage end-to-end payroll processing on scheduled cycles, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time.<br>• Examine timesheets, attendance records, and overtime details to confirm payroll data is complete and accurate before processing.<br>• Update employee payroll information such as new hires, separations, compensation changes, and recurring or one-time deductions.<br>• Administer required withholdings and court-ordered deductions, including garnishments, child support, and tax levies.<br>• Reconcile payroll registers and related reports, identify variances, and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with internal teams.<br>• Produce payroll reports for leadership, finance, and human resources to support planning, audits, and recordkeeping needs.<br>• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll activities, including tax reporting and annual wage statement preparation.<br>• Address employee questions related to pay, deductions, and payroll records with timely and accurate follow-up.<br>• Work closely with HR and Accounting to maintain accurate employee data and strengthen payroll procedures and compliance efforts.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Payroll Director to lead payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role oversees accurate and timely bi-monthly payroll processing, strengthens compliance practices, and drives improvements across payroll systems and workflows. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in enterprise payroll leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and optimization of HRIS and timekeeping environments.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct end-to-end payroll operations for a workforce of about 2,000 FTEs + a large seasonal workforce, ensuring accurate and timely bi-monthly processing across multiple states.</p><p>• Establish and maintain payroll controls, audits, and review procedures to support compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.</p><p>• Lead the administration and optimization of Workday and partner with internal teams on payroll-related HRIS and ERP functionality.</p><p>• Oversee payroll data integrity by coordinating information from timekeeping, HR, benefits, and finance systems.</p><p>• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that simplify payroll workflows, enhance reporting accuracy, and reduce processing issues.</p><p>• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other business partners to resolve payroll discrepancies, support planning, and improve service delivery.</p><p>• Provide leadership for payroll system enhancements and implementation efforts involving Workday HRIS, Workday Payroll, Workday ERP, and related platforms.</p><p>• Monitor tax filings, deductions, garnishments, and year-end payroll activities to ensure complete and compliant payroll administration.</p>