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>Benefits Administrator / Benefits Specialist (Confidential Search)</p><p>A growing organization is seeking a <strong>Benefits Administrator</strong> to take ownership of its employee benefits programs and help support an exceptional employee experience. This position offers a high level of autonomy, visibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working closely with a small HR team.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys managing benefits operations, building strong vendor relationships, and serving as a trusted resource for employees.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Administer and manage U.S. employee benefits programs, ensuring accurate enrollment, maintenance, and communication.</li><li>Coordinate benefits-related projects, including system updates, file integrations, data management, and process improvements.</li><li>Manage benefits vendor relationships, invoices, reconciliations, and billing processes.</li><li>Serve as the primary liaison with third-party benefits administration providers and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain service excellence.</li><li>Support benefits-related budgeting, cost tracking, and financial analysis.</li><li>Assist with the administration of self-funded/self-insured benefit programs.</li><li>Independently oversee day-to-day benefits operations, vendor management, employee inquiries, and ongoing projects.</li><li>Manage employee benefits communications and provide outstanding customer service regarding benefit plans, enrollments, life events, and coverage questions.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance the employee benefits experience.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a hands-on Payroll Manager to lead complex, multi-entity payroll operations in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role is ideal for a payroll specialist who can balance day-to-day execution with team leadership, while partnering closely with operations to address union pay rules, certified payroll requirements, and process improvements. You will play a key role in supporting a fast-growing organization, strengthening payroll practices, and helping shape a more scalable payroll function.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing across multiple entities, ensuring accurate and timely pay for both hourly and salaried employees on a weekly schedule.<br>• Manage payroll activity involving union and non-union workforces, including interpreting labor agreement provisions and applying pay rules correctly.<br>• Handle certified payroll requirements and help maintain compliance with applicable reporting and documentation standards.<br>• Supervise and support a direct report while providing guidance on complex payroll issues and helping prioritize workload across entities.<br>• Partner with operations leaders to resolve payroll questions, address discrepancies, and provide informed recommendations when pay practices require review.<br>• Evaluate current payroll workflows, identify gaps in procedures, and recommend practical improvements to increase consistency and control.<br>• Contribute to payroll system implementation efforts, including supporting staggered go-live activities and helping ensure business readiness.<br>• Assist with onboarding additional entities into the payroll function and adapt processes to support organizational growth and increased headcount.
<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>
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead the AP function for a contract opportunity with permanent potential in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role is ideal for someone who can bring structure to a developing environment, strengthen day-to-day execution, and build a culture of accountability across the team. The successful candidate will evaluate current practices, introduce consistent procedures, and guide process improvements that support accuracy, efficiency, and strong internal controls.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the daily operations of the accounts payable team and set clear expectations for performance, accuracy, and timeliness.<br>• Review existing AP workflows, identify operational gaps, and implement standardized procedures that improve consistency across the department.<br>• Create and maintain clear process documentation and standard operating procedures to support training, compliance, and sustainable execution.<br>• Strengthen internal controls by evaluating approval practices, payment processes, and reconciliation methods to reduce risk and improve oversight.<br>• Coach, develop, and support team members while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.<br>• Oversee invoice coding, payment processing, check runs, and ACH activity to ensure transactions are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Partner with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to resolve escalations, improve communication, and align AP operations with business needs.<br>• Recommend and support workflow automation opportunities and system-based enhancements, including work within Sage 300 when applicable.
We are looking for a Systems Administrator to support a manufacturing organization in Charlotte, North Carolina with a strong focus on Microsoft 365, identity services, and endpoint administration. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a hands-on detail-oriented individual who can quickly assess technical environments, resolve complex issues, and deliver practical improvements with limited supervision. The role begins with a significant onsite presence and transitions into a hybrid schedule as business needs evolve.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct directory services and identity-related work tied to domain consolidation activities, ensuring a smooth user experience during environment changes.<br>• Administer core Microsoft 365 platforms, including Exchange Online, Entra ID, licensing, mailbox support, and user account governance.<br>• Guide user movement across separate domains and cloud environments while maintaining secure access and operational continuity.<br>• Review current infrastructure and recommend enhancements that strengthen reliability, security, and day-to-day efficiency.<br>• Investigate and resolve advanced issues involving authentication, system performance, user access, and connected endpoint services.<br>• Provide technical support across infrastructure and end-user computing, acting as a key resource for systems and device-related needs.<br>• Execute laptop setup, deployment, configuration, and user migration tasks for approximately 60 internal employees.<br>• Partner with operations leadership to prioritize work, communicate technical findings clearly, and carry initiatives forward as an independent contributor.<br>• Apply security and compliance expectations in daily administration activities, including follow-up actions related to audit-driven standards.