Payroll Manager

Brooklyn, NY
$75k-$115k

Full-time | 9 AM–5 PM | On-site

A growing company is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations across multiple entities. This role is responsible for accurate payroll processing, compliance, reporting, and improving payroll systems and processes.

Responsibilities

Independently manage payroll for approximately 400 employees.
Review timesheets, overtime, and payroll discrepancies.
Monitor payroll expenses and identify opportunities to control unnecessary overtime costs.
Ensure employees are correctly assigned to their respective locations and payroll allocations.
Investigate irregularities and proactively resolve payroll issues.
Collaborate with the accounting team to maintain accurate payroll records.
Take full responsibility for the accuracy and efficiency of payroll operations.
Process and oversee payroll for multiple companies and employee groups.
● Ensure compliance with payroll laws, taxes, and union agreements.
● Manage payroll taxes, deductions, PTO, and employee records.
● Reconcile payroll, prepare reports, and support audits.
● Improve payroll systems, processes, and internal controls.
● Partner with HR, Finance, and leadership on payroll matters.

Requirements

Minimum 3–5 years of relevant payroll experience.
Proven ability to independently manage the full payroll process.
Strong understanding of payroll procedures, timesheets, overtime, and payroll reconciliation.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and accountable.
Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of the department.