Payroll Manager

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the end-to-end payroll process for multi-state employee populations
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing in compliance with applicable laws and company policies
• Maintain payroll records and ensure the integrity of employee payroll data
• Review payroll reports, reconciliations, and audits to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
• Manage payroll-related filings, tax payments, and year-end reporting activities, including W-2 preparation
• Partner with Human Resources, Accounting, and Finance to support employee onboarding, terminations, benefits deductions, and compensation changes
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, taxes, and earnings statements
• Develop, document, and improve payroll processes and internal controls
• Support payroll system implementations, upgrades, and process improvement initiatives
• Lead, mentor, and develop payroll team members as applicable
• Assist with internal and external audit requests related to payroll

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including leadership responsibilities
• Experience managing multi-state payroll operations
• Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll laws, tax regulations, and wage and hour requirements
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, UKG, Workday, Paycom, Ceridian, or similar platforms
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred but not required