Payroll Manager

Fresh Del Monte

. Provide leadership and oversight of all company payroll operations .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeCoral Gables • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll operations, including compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and proficiency in Workday for payroll processing and reporting. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential for managing payroll teams and improving operational efficiency.

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Workday Payroll ProcessingPayroll Compliance ManagementPayroll Reporting and ReconciliationLeadership and Team DevelopmentMulti-State Payroll Experience

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll ReportingPayroll AuditingPayroll TroubleshootingPayroll ControlsExcel ProficiencyPayroll Taxation KnowledgeWage and Hour CompliancePayroll ImplementationsData Analysis

Soft Skills

LeadershipAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Workday

Industry Keywords

Payroll OperationsFederal Payroll RegulationsState Payroll RegulationsLocal Payroll RegulationsEmployee Populations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership and oversight of all company payroll operations
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across applicable business units, legal entities, locations, and employee populations
Lead the end-to-end payroll function and maintain consistent payroll processes, controls, and standards
Manage, coach, and develop direct reports within the payroll team
Serve as the payroll subject matter expert within Workday
Oversee payroll processing, reporting, audits, testing, troubleshooting, and system enhancements
Oversee payroll transactions including regular earnings, bonuses, commissions, deductions, garnishments, taxes, and other payroll adjustments
Review and approve payrolls and conduct pre- and post-payroll audits
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage and hour, and tax requirements
Partner with HR, Benefits, Finance, Accounting, IT, and business leadership
Manage payroll reconciliations and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end activities, including W-2 processing and required reporting
Establish and maintain payroll controls, procedures, documentation, and standard operating procedures
Lead resolution of complex payroll issues and escalated employee inquiries
Support Workday enhancements, implementations, integrations, testing, and payroll-related system changes
Identify opportunities to streamline, standardize, and automate payroll processes through Workday
Partner with internal and external auditors and provide payroll documentation and reporting
Monitor payroll metrics, trends, errors, and controls to identify risks and improve payroll operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
5+ years of progressive payroll experience, preferably supporting a large or complex organization
2+ years of payroll management or supervisory experience with direct reports
Demonstrated experience overseeing multiple company payrolls, legal entities, and/or employee populations
Hands-on Workday experience required, including payroll processing, reporting, auditing, troubleshooting, and system support
Experience with Workday Payroll implementations, enhancements, integrations, or testing strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations, payroll taxation, wage and hour requirements, and payroll controls
Multi-state payroll experience strongly preferred
Strong Excel and payroll reporting skills, including reconciliations and large data sets
Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple payroll cycles and deadlines
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and payroll information
This position does not qualify for relocation expenses
Commitment to a drug-free workplace and applicable employment authorization eligibility requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with company match
Employer-paid life & disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
7 Company Paid Holidays
24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program
Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection)
Eligibility on the first of the month following your hire date