Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager

Brooklyn, NY
$75k-$115k

Full-time | 9 AM–5 PM | On-site

A growing company is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations across multiple entities. This role is responsible for accurate payroll processing, compliance, reporting, and improving payroll systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage payroll for approximately 400 employees.

• Review timesheets, overtime, and payroll discrepancies.

• Monitor payroll expenses and identify opportunities to control unnecessary overtime costs.

• Ensure employees are correctly assigned to their respective locations and payroll allocations.

• Investigate irregularities and proactively resolve payroll issues.

• Collaborate with the accounting team to maintain accurate payroll records.

• Take full responsibility for the accuracy and efficiency of payroll operations.

• Process and oversee payroll for multiple companies and employee groups.
  ● Ensure compliance with payroll laws, taxes, and union agreements.
  ● Manage payroll taxes, deductions, PTO, and employee records.
  ● Reconcile payroll, prepare reports, and support audits.
  ● Improve payroll systems, processes, and internal controls.
  ● Partner with HR, Finance, and leadership on payroll matters.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant payroll experience.

• Proven ability to independently manage the full payroll process.

• Strong understanding of payroll procedures, timesheets, overtime, and payroll reconciliation.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and accountable.

• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of the department.