Payroll Manager

Fusion Connect

. Oversee the end-to-end payroll function, establishing priorities, operating standards, and strategic direction .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of full-cycle payroll operations, payroll tax compliance, and audit readiness, while effectively leading payroll teams and implementing process improvements. Proficient in managing payroll systems and vendor relationships, ensuring accuracy and compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.

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Full-Cycle Payroll OperationsPayroll Tax ComplianceWorkday PayrollLeadership and People ManagementProcess Improvement Implementation

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll ComplianceAudit ReadinessPayroll ControlsFinancial ReportingPayroll KPIsData SecurityRisk AssessmentPayroll Systems StrategyPayroll Funding

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAnalytical JudgmentProblem-SolvingCommunicationCross-Functional Partnership

Tools & Technologies

Workday Payroll

Industry Keywords

Payroll LawsFederal RequirementsState RequirementsLocal RequirementsPayroll PoliciesPayroll ProceduresVendor RelationshipsYear-End Payroll ActivitiesConfidentialityData Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the end-to-end payroll function, establishing priorities, operating standards, and strategic direction
Lead, coach, and evaluate payroll team members; establish accountability for performance, capacity, deadlines, and quality
Provide guidance and escalation support on complex payroll matters
Oversee payroll tax compliance, required filings, and deposits across federal, state, and local jurisdictions
Establish payroll controls, compliance procedures, and audit readiness; assess risks and implement corrective measures
Monitor payroll laws and regulations and direct process or policy updates
Partner with Finance on payroll-to-general-ledger reconciliation, financial reporting, and material variance resolution
Oversee payroll funding, accruals, and related financial controls
Lead payroll projects, including system implementations, upgrades, and changes
Establish payroll systems strategy and oversee payroll vendor relationships and service delivery
Implement process improvements that strengthen accuracy, compliance, controls, and efficiency
Maintain payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls
Define payroll KPIs, monitor performance, and provide management reporting
Lead year-end payroll activities, including review and approval of Forms W-2 and related reporting
Coordinate with stakeholders and vendors to resolve year-end issues and meet reporting deadlines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Comprehensive knowledge of full-cycle payroll operations, payroll tax compliance, controls, audit readiness, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements
Ability to lead payroll operations and systems initiatives, oversee vendor relationships, and implement process improvements
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in payroll operations, processing, and reporting
Strong analytical judgment, risk assessment, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional partnership skills
Demonstrated leadership and people-management skills, including setting priorities, coaching employees, managing performance, and maintaining accountability
Ability to manage competing priorities and recurring deadlines while maintaining confidentiality, data security, and accuracy
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Payroll Tax, or a related field; qualifying experience may be substituted with two years of related experience for each year of education
Minimum of six (6) years of experience managing full-cycle payroll processing and tax compliance for federal, state, and local authorities
Recent experience with Workday Payroll, including proficiency in processing payroll and managing payroll-related data within the system
Ability to work collaboratively with HR, Finance, and other departments
Ability to uphold confidentiality and ensure data security for payroll information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career-building opportunities
Opportunities to make an impact, collaborate with forward-thinking teams, and grow professionally