We are looking for a Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a complex healthcare organization in Durham, North Carolina. This role requires a hands-on leader who can oversee high-volume domestic and international payroll activity while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. The ideal candidate will work closely with HR, Finance, Tax, and external partners to strengthen payroll processes, resolve issues effectively, and support a well-controlled payroll environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct end-to-end payroll activities across multi-state and international employee populations, ensuring each pay cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Review payroll records, reconciliations, and exception reports to identify discrepancies, correct errors, and maintain reliable financial reporting.<br>• Manage relationships with external payroll vendors and service providers to support smooth operations and consistent service quality.<br>• Collaborate with Human Resources, Finance, and Tax teams to address payroll impacts related to employee changes, benefits, deductions, and statutory obligations.<br>• Respond to escalated payroll questions and issues, providing clear guidance and timely resolution for employees and internal stakeholders.<br>• Maintain payroll controls and documentation to support audits, compliance requirements, and internal governance standards.<br>• Lead process enhancements by designing workflows, improving operating procedures, and increasing efficiency across payroll functions.<br>• Oversee payroll accounting activities, including balancing payroll data and supporting accurate recording in financial systems.
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a rapidly growing company in Raleigh, North Carolina to assist them in hiring an experienced Payroll Manager. This role is 100% onsite and requires 5+ years of payroll supervisory experience. </p><p>The Payroll Manager leads day-to-day payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across a diverse, multi-jurisdiction workforce. This role partners closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to support operational excellence and continuous improvement within payroll. </p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead, manage and train the payroll team</li><li>Lead weekly payroll processing</li><li>Oversee pay updates related to contract changes and wage requirements</li><li>Manage payroll corrections, adjustments, bonuses, and commissions</li><li>Administer year‑end activities, including W‑2 adjustments and reporting</li><li>Maintain payroll tax setup, filings support, and compliance reporting</li><li>Review payroll reports, variance analyses, and audit documentation</li><li>Maintain PTO programs, deductions, proration, and final pay calculations</li><li>Execute monthly payroll accruals and accounting entries</li><li>Manage payroll system access, controls, and data security</li><li>Serve as escalation point for payroll issues and employee inquiries</li><li>Partner with HR, Finance, Operations, and field leaders on payroll initiatives</li></ul><p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>5+ years of payroll leadership experience in a multi-state environment</li><li>Experience supporting large, high volume payroll operations</li><li>Strong working knowledge of payroll tax, wage & hour, and regulatory compliance</li><li>Hands-on experience with payroll systems, reporting, and audits</li><li>Ability to manage complex pay scenarios (commissions, bonuses, prevailing wages)</li><li>Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills</li><li>Clear and effective communicator with a collaborative mindset</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Payroll Analyst to support payroll processing and accounts receivable activities for a manufacturing operation in Lousiburg, North Carolina. This position plays an important role in ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule while helping maintain accurate customer billing and payment records. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound knowledge of payroll practices, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely completion and compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.<br>• Maintain accurate payroll data, including compensation changes, tax withholdings, deductions, garnishments, and direct deposit details.<br>• Examine time records, pay calculations, and payroll output to identify errors and resolve discrepancies before payroll is finalized.<br>• Address employee questions related to pay, deductions, and payroll records with professionalism and timely follow-up.<br>• Prepare payroll summaries and supporting reports for finance and leadership teams as needed.<br>• Create customer invoices, verify billing accuracy, and help ensure prompt issuance of receivables documentation.<br>• Record incoming payments, apply receipts to customer accounts, and reconcile accounts receivable activity.<br>• Review outstanding balances, follow up on overdue accounts, and assist in resolving billing disputes or payment variances.<br>• Support period-end close activities by reconciling payroll and receivables information to financial records and maintaining effective internal controls.