Payroll Manager

• Location: Irving, Texas
• Type: Dallas:Fin/Acct/HR:Direct Hire
• Job #10426

10426
The Payroll Manager is a key member of the Employee Services team, responsible for overseeing all payroll operations and ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing. This role leads a team of payroll professionals and partners cross-functionally to support organizational goals, compliance requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Core Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the payroll team to ensure accurate and timely processing ofmulti-state payrolls, adhering to payroll rules, exception policies, and criticaldeadlines.
• Develop, implement, and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and operationsaligned with organizational standards. Document payroll and HR payroll processesusing standardized operating procedures (SOPs).
• Establish and monitor internal controls to support payroll accuracy andcompliance, including coordination with audit and SOX requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalabilityof payroll operations.
• Oversee tax filings, garnishments, and other statutory deductions, ensuringcompliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Internal Audit, IT, and Operations to leverage payrolldata for strategic decision-making.
• Support mergers and acquisitions by providing payroll due diligence and integrationexpertise.
• Manage payroll testing and change control processes in coordination with the HRISteam for Workday semi-annual releases.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience, including multi-state payroll management.
• Proven leadership experience with an inclusive and collaborative management style.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop team members.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Workday Payroll and ADP Smart Compliance.
• Experience with union payrolls is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.