Payroll Manager
Long\'s Human Resource Services • Mobile, AL • Full Time
Posted on Sat, Apr 18, 2026
DirectHire Payroll Manager
Mobile, AL | Direct Hire
Lead payroll operations for a major healthcare system with 7,000 employees and a $20 million biweekly payroll. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced Payroll Manager who can lead a team, improve processes, and still roll up their sleeves during payroll week.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time
Location: Mobile, AL
Salary: $90,000-$100,000+ DOE
What You'll Do
- Lead and support a team of 4 Payroll Technicians
- Oversee payroll for approximately 7,000 employees
- Manage payroll processing, tax filings, W-2s, and year-end reporting
- Serve as the UKG and payroll/timekeeping expert
- Partner with HRIS, IT, Compensation, and Accounting
- Improve processes and identify efficiencies
- Stay hands-on during busy payroll cycles
- Ensure payroll compliance, accuracy, and deadlines are met
- Run reports, analyze data, and support audits
What We're Looking For
- Payroll management experience, OR accounting leadership with strong payroll expertise
- Strong knowledge of payroll tax and compliance requirements
- Experience leading a payroll team
- UKG experience strongly preferred
- Healthcare payroll experience is a plus, not required
- Knowledge of physician compensation/pay practices is a plus
- Strong Excel and reporting skills
- Collaborative, organized, and comfortable jumping in where needed
This role is best suited for someone who is structured, approachable, process-minded, and willing to work alongside the team, not just manage from above.