Payroll Manager

ABOUT BEDROCK
Bedrock is an award-winning real estate developer focused on comprehensive city building initiatives in Detroit and Cleveland. Its work includes creating iconic cityscapes, rehabilitating historic properties, and making space for the community—all with the philosophy to operate for more than profit.
Since 2011, Bedrock has invested and committed more than $7.5 billion to develop and restore more than 140 properties, totaling over 21 million square feet of office, retail, residential, hospitality, industrial, data centers and parking. In 2024, Bedrock was named one of the world’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company.
For additional information about Bedrock, please visit bedrockdetroit.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Payroll Manager oversees the administration, processing, and compliance of payroll operations for Bedrock. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, managing payroll systems and audits, and partnering with People Strategy, Tax, and other business teams to support payroll-related activities. The Payroll Manager drives operational efficiency, maintains payroll data integrity, and serves as a subject matter expert for payroll questions, processes, compliance, and reporting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing activities to ensure accurate and timely payment of team members.

• Administer payroll systems and processes, ensuring data integrity, system functionality, and compliance with company policies.

• Review and validate payroll data, including new hires, transfers, compensation changes, leaves of absence, and separations.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, wage and hour requirements, and applicable employment laws.

• Process and reconcile payroll-related deductions, garnishments, taxes, benefit elections, and other withholding requirements.

• Manage payroll audits and support internal and external audit requests.

• Develop, maintain, and implement payroll procedures, controls, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Partner with People Strategy and Tax teams and other stakeholders to ensure accurate payroll-related data and reporting.

• Research, investigate, and resolve payroll discrepancies, complex payroll issues, and team member inquiries.

• Prepare and distribute payroll reports, tax filings, reconciliations, and other required payroll documentation.

• Support payroll system implementations, upgrades, testing, and ongoing system maintenance activities.

• Monitor changes in payroll legislation, regulatory requirements, and industry practices and implement necessary process updates.

• Provide guidance and support to team members and leaders regarding payroll policies, practices, and procedures.

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including responsibility for payroll administration, compliance, and payroll operations.

• Experience processing multi-state payroll and maintaining compliance with applicable payroll tax and wage and hour regulations.

• Experience administering payroll systems and supporting payroll-related system implementations, upgrades, or enhancements.

• Experience managing payroll audits, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance activities.

• Experience partnering with Human Resources, Benefits, Finance, and other business stakeholders.

• Strong proficiency in payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.

• Workday payroll experience preferred.

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Bedrock is an in-person, five-day-a-week workplace. All team members are expected to work on site Monday through Friday during standard business hours, unless otherwise specified by their role or designated shift.

• Some roles may have flexibility to work remotely on Fridays, based on the nature of the work and business needs. This flexibility is granted at the discretion of the Company and may be adjusted at any time.

• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use; occasional movement between buildings; ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Communication: Clearly articulates vision and expectations, adapts messaging to diverse audiences, fosters open dialogue, and manages conflict constructively.

• Planning & Organization: Aligns team efforts with strategic goals, delegates effectively, anticipates challenges, and drives accountability and results.

• Problem Solving: Proactively identifies and resolves issues, promotes critical thinking, and supports continuous improvement and collaboration.

• Culture & Ethics: Models integrity and inclusivity, champions organizational values, and fosters a positive, ethical, and inclusive work environment.

• Technical Expertise: Applies and develops industry knowledge, mentors others, and stays current with trends to drive performance and innovation.

• Leadership & Accountability:  Demonstrates accountability by setting clear expectations, making sound decisions, and taking ownership of results while building strong relationships, modeling organizational values, adapting effectively to change, and developing others to drive accountability and performance.  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and may be modified periodically.

Disclaimer

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities performed by persons assigned to this classification. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor or manager to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. All principal duties and responsibilities of this position are essential functions of the position. Job descriptions are reviewed on a regular basis and may be revised at any time. Revisions will be communicated to employees within the classification. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment; therefore, the company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

Bedrock is an equal-opportunity employer.