Payroll Manager Job at Robert Half (Vancouver)

Job Description

Charlie Gilmur with Robert Half is looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a complex, multi-entity organization in Vancouver, Washington. This role is responsible for delivering accurate and compliant payroll processing, safeguarding sensitive employee data, and maintaining documentation that is organized and ready for review. The ideal candidate brings strong technical payroll knowledge, a process-improvement mindset, and the leadership skills to guide a team while partnering effectively with Finance, HR, and Accounting.

Job Responsibility

Lead payroll processing across multiple states and legal entities, ensuring accurate pay results through effective oversight of timekeeping inputs, data transfers, and compensation calculations
Maintain compliance with applicable payroll regulations by overseeing tax reporting, wage and hour requirements, garnishment administration, and related statutory obligations
Protect confidential payroll information while upholding high standards for data accuracy, record retention, and audit-ready documentation
Strengthen payroll governance by managing internal controls, supporting audits, and reconciling payroll activity with the general ledger
Review and administer variable pay elements such as incentive earnings, planned bonus cycles, and off-cycle payments with a high degree of accuracy
Direct payroll system setup, enhancements, and integrations to improve efficiency, reliability, and overall process performance
Prepare and deliver payroll-related reporting for Finance, HR, and Accounting to support analysis, reconciliation, and informed decision-making
Supervise, coach, and develop payroll team members while fostering a collaborative environment centered on service, accountability, and continuous improvement
Evaluate existing payroll workflows and implement updated procedures that increase operational accuracy, streamline execution, and enhance the employee experience
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and assist Accounting with special assignments and business-critical payroll initiatives as needed

Requirements

10+ years of experience managing payroll operations in a high-volume, multi-state, multi-entity environment, including support for remote employees
At least 7 years of people leadership experience with direct responsibility for supervising and developing payroll staff
Demonstrated expertise processing payroll for both hourly and salaried employee populations
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements, wage and hour regulations, garnishments, and statutory deductions
Experience with payroll system configuration, optimization, or integration
Paycom experience is preferred
Background supporting payroll audits, internal controls, and general ledger reconciliations
Ability to produce accurate payroll and financial reports for Finance, Accounting, and HR partners
Associate degree or certification in accounting, business administration, or payroll is preferred, including CPP or FPC credentials

Nice to have

Paycom experience
Associate degree or certification in accounting, business administration, or payroll
CPP or FPC credentials

What we offer

Medical
Vision
Dental
Life & Disability Insurance
Retirement Plans
Paid Vacation: 3 weeks
Paid Holidays
Sick leave

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