Payroll Manager

Munson Healthcare

. Lead payroll operations, including payroll processing, time collection, payroll balancing, reporting, tax form administration, and issue resolution .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll operations, compliance with payroll laws, and team leadership. Proven ability to enhance payroll systems and processes while ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Payroll ProcessingCompliance ManagementTeam LeadershipCertified Payroll Professional (CPP)Process Improvement

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Hard Skills

Payroll AdministrationTax ReportingTime CollectionPayroll BalancingIssue Resolution

Soft Skills

CoachingPerformance ManagementRecruitingTraining

Tools & Technologies

Payroll SystemsAutomation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Industry Keywords

Federal Payroll LawsState Payroll LawsLocal Payroll LawsWage and Hour RequirementsRecord Retention

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead payroll operations, including payroll processing, time collection, payroll balancing, reporting, tax form administration, and issue resolution
Manage and develop the payroll team through recruiting, training, coaching, performance management, and succession planning
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, including tax reporting, wage and hour requirements, garnishments, and record retention
Lead payroll system enhancements, upgrades, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, automation, and compliance
Serve as the primary payroll resource and liaison for Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, auditors, vendors, and organizational leaders on payroll-related matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field
5–7 years of progressive payroll administration experience, including payroll processing, compliance, and operations
3+ years of leadership experience with a proven ability to develop staff, manage resources, and drive process improvements
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred
Employees must be vaccinated or have lab-confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella
Employees must receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption

Benefits

Comp & perks

Tuition reimbursement
In-person and online development
Access to career hub
Full benefits
Paid holidays
29 days of PTO
Management incentive program
Employee discounts
Free individual retirement counseling
Free wellness platform for employee and family
Personalized support for personal or family challenges