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Payroll Manager

United States, Timonium · Job Posted June 30, 2026
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Robert Half is searching for a hands-on Payroll Manager to oversee and execute all aspects of payroll operations for a workforce of several hundred employees. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and supervising a small payroll department. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys being actively involved in the day-to-day payroll process while leading continuous improvements and providing exceptional internal customer service.

Job Responsibility

  • Manage the end-to-end payroll process for a multi-state employee population using UKG
  • Serve as the primary payroll processor, ensuring accurate and timely weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly payroll processing
  • Supervise, mentor, and support one Payroll team member while maintaining a collaborative and service-oriented environment
  • Review payroll transactions, earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, bonuses, commissions, and adjustments for accuracy
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations
  • Manage payroll tax filings, W-2 processing, year-end activities, and coordinate with external vendors as needed
  • Partner with Human Resources and Finance to ensure employee data, benefit deductions, and compensation changes are processed accurately
  • Reconcile payroll-related accounts and assist with month-end and year-end close activities
  • Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner
  • Maintain payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure data integrity and confidentiality
  • Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, reporting, and system efficiencies within UKG
  • Support audits by preparing payroll documentation and responding to internal and external audit requests
  • Stay current on payroll legislation, tax regulations, and industry best practices

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including supervisory or team lead responsibilities
  • Hands-on experience processing payroll for several hundred employees
  • Demonstrated expertise using UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) payroll systems
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and wage and hour laws
  • Experience processing multi-state payroll
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with payroll reporting
  • Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and customer service abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting strict payroll deadlines

Nice to have

  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation
  • Experience supporting payroll audits and system implementations or upgrades
  • Knowledge of HRIS integrations and payroll best practices

What we offer

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • Company 401(k) plan
  • Free online training
  • Access to top jobs
  • Competitive compensation
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