Payroll Manager

• Manage the full payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of multi-state payroll
• Lead, mentor, and develop payroll team members while providing hands-on support with day-to-day operations
• Review payroll processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, as well as company policies and procedures
• Oversee payroll audits, reconciliations, reporting, and issue resolution
• Partner with HR, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to support payroll-related initiatives and maintain data accuracy
• Support payroll processing in a government contracting or defense environment, with attention to regulatory requirements and deadlines
• Utilize payroll systems and related tools to manage reporting and workflows
• Paylocity experience is a plus
• Maintain documentation and support continuous improvement of payroll compliance and operational procedures

• 5+ years of payroll experience, including leadership or management responsibility
• Strong experience in multi-state payroll processing and payroll compliance required
• Prior experience in government contracting or defense strongly preferred
• Experience managing or mentoring a payroll team
• Strong process review, problem-solving, and compliance-focused mindset
• Experience with Paylocity is a plus
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote role with quarterly office visits

Experience with Paylocity