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Payroll Manager

United States, Washington · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to support a fully remote organization on a Contract basis through the end of August. This role will lead accurate, timely payroll operations for a large employee population across multiple states while providing day-to-day guidance to a payroll associate. Based in Washington, District of Columbia, the position requires strong knowledge of Dayforce, payroll tax compliance, and end-to-end payroll administration for both salaried and hourly employees.

Job Responsibility

  • Direct the complete payroll cycle for more than 800 employees, ensuring each pay run is processed accurately and on schedule
  • Manage bi-monthly payroll activities for both exempt and non-exempt staff, applying appropriate earnings, deductions, and adjustments
  • Oversee multi-state payroll administration for a fully remote workforce and maintain compliance with varying state and local requirements
  • Use Dayforce to process payroll transactions, review results, and open support cases to resolve system or payroll-related issues
  • Supervise and support a payroll associate by assigning work, reviewing output, and helping maintain high service standards
  • Monitor payroll tax calculations, filings, and related compliance activities to reduce risk and address discrepancies promptly
  • Investigate payroll questions and exceptions, working across teams to resolve issues efficiently and improve accuracy
  • Maintain payroll records, reports, and controls to support audits, reconciliations, and ongoing operational effectiveness

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle payroll in a high-volume environment
  • Hands-on expertise with Dayforce, including troubleshooting and submitting cases for payroll issue resolution
  • Strong background in processing multi-state payroll for remote or geographically dispersed employee populations
  • Experience overseeing payroll operations for organizations with more than 800 employees
  • Prior leadership experience with responsibility for guiding or supervising payroll team members
  • Solid understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions
  • Proven ability to process bi-monthly payroll for both salaried and hourly employees with a high degree of accuracy

What we offer

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

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