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Payroll Manager
  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 45.6 - 52.8 USD / Hourly
  • <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>
  • 2026-09-18T00:00:00Z