Manager, Payroll
New York, United States • Full Time
Posted on Fri, Jun 26, 2026
The Payroll Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end payroll function for both shoreside employees and union-represented vessel personnel across multiple entities. This role ensures accurate and timely payroll processing, administration of collective bargaining agreements, payroll tax compliance, retirement and benefit deductions, audit support, and adherence to federal, state, maritime, and union requirements. The Payroll Manager partners closely with Human Resources, Finance, Crewing, and external service providers to maintain payroll accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence.
Requirements
The following competencies are essential to perform this job successfully and therefore are requirements of the position:
- Time Management: Ability to coordinate several activities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently, demonstrate organizational skills, and develop realistic action plans.
- Problem Solving: Considers multiple sides of an issue, weighing consequences before making a final decision. Makes informed decisions based on available information and recognizes issues to determine actions needed to advance the decision-making process.
- Communication: Prioritizes data sharing and works across departments to coordinate execution and achieve shared outcomes.
- Collaboration & Teamwork: Thrives in a team-oriented environment, builds positive working relationships across departments.