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Payroll Manager

United States, Brooklyn · Job Posted May 20, 2026
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We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to support a high-volume payroll operation in Brooklyn, New York. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can oversee end-to-end payroll activities across multiple states with accuracy, urgency, and strong compliance awareness. The role will partner with a small payroll team to ensure timely weekly processing, support audit activity, and manage specialized payroll elements such as tipped wages and final pay calculations.

Job Responsibility

  • Administer complete weekly payroll processing for a large employee population across multiple states, ensuring pay is delivered accurately and on schedule
  • Review timesheet data, validate payroll inputs, and resolve discrepancies before each payroll cycle is finalized
  • Handle payroll for tipped employees, applying appropriate wage calculations and maintaining compliance with applicable regulations
  • Prepare payroll-related journal entries and complete manual general ledger postings to support accurate financial reporting
  • Process high volumes of final pay for terminated employees in accordance with timing requirements and company policy
  • Maintain and update 401(k) tracking records, including payroll deductions and related reconciliations
  • Support external and regulatory audit requests by organizing records, answering payroll inquiries, and providing required documentation
  • Collaborate with a geographically aligned payroll team to manage assigned employee groups efficiently and meet weekly deadlines, including Monday processing demands when additional hours are needed

Requirements

  • Proven experience managing full-cycle payroll from data review through final processing and reconciliation
  • Strong background in multi-state payroll administration for large employee populations, including environments exceeding 500 employees
  • Knowledge of payroll practices related to tipped employees and weekly pay cycles
  • Experience preparing payroll journal entries and manual general ledger adjustments
  • Familiarity with final wage processing requirements and high-volume employee terminations
  • Working knowledge of 401(k) payroll tracking and payroll audit support
  • Proficiency with Paycom and confidence using payroll systems to manage complex processing activities

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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