Qualfon

Payroll Manager

Qualfon
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates extensive payroll management expertise, including multi-state payroll regulations and compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Proficient in payroll systems and tools, with a strong focus on process optimization and team leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Payroll Management ExperienceSAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP)Payroll Certification (CPP or FPC)ADP SmartComplianceMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Oversee end-to-end payroll operations and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local payroll, wage and hour laws and FLSA requirements
  • Manage payroll inquiries and issue resolution
  • Review payroll-related journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses
  • Fulfill internal and external audit requests and support ad-hoc reporting and routine payroll reconciliations
  • Serve as primary point of contact for payroll vendors and third-party providers, including ADP
  • Conduct payroll and timekeeping audits, reconciliations, tax filings, and year-end processes, including W-2 preparation and regulatory reporting
  • Partner with the Person Office, Benefits, Finance, Operations, and other stakeholders on business decisions, policy changes, and compliance considerations
  • Develop, document, and maintain payroll SOPs and internal controls
  • Drive process standardization and optimization through automation, simplification, self-service, and effective use of AI tools
  • Lead and coordinate employee trainings in person and via Teams; travel to various sites as needed
  • Leverage digital tools, analytics, and reporting to improve payroll efficiency, accuracy, scalability, and employee experience
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Payroll Specialists
  • Resolve tax issues and payroll-related reconciling items with ADP Tax Services, taxing authorities, accounting, and ADP support
  • Maintain and process annual escheatments to various state entities

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 5+ years of payroll management experience, including direct people leadership
  • Experience with SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP)
  • Extensive multi-state payroll experience, with strong expertise in California and Pennsylvania payroll regulations
  • Payroll Certification, CPP or FPC certification required
  • High efficiency and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
  • In-depth knowledge of Federal, State, and Local tax jurisdictions, wage and hour laws, and FLSA
  • Hands-on experience with UKG timekeeping systems
  • Experience working with ADP SmartCompliance and post-payroll services
  • Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-turnover environment while supporting employees with varying skill levels
  • Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer workstation
  • Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
  • Ability to view and read information on a computer screen for prolonged periods
  • Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching within the office environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through electronic communications
  • Ability to travel via aircraft, rail, or automobile 5%–10%

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Further your education and earn a college degree through our Qualfon University program
  • Free access to personal and professional support through the Qualfon care coaches program
  • Medical, dental benefits, vision and life & accident insurance for full-time employees
  • Paid time off
  • Paid Training
  • Employee discounts
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal, Identity Protection, Pet Insurance, and 401k
  • Paid Sick and Safety Leave for Colorado residents, per applicable state law provisions and Company policy

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Hard Skills
Multi-State Payroll ExpertisePayroll AuditsTax FilingsW-2 PreparationPayroll ReconciliationsVariance AnalysisProcess StandardizationAutomationRegulatory ReportingPayroll SOP Development
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationTeam LeadershipProblem SolvingTraining and DevelopmentCustomer Service
Tools & Technologies
ADPUKG Timekeeping SystemsMicrosoft Office ApplicationsDigital ToolsAnalytics
Certifications & Qualifications
CPP CertificationFPC Certification
Industry Keywords
FLSA ComplianceWage and Hour LawsPayroll OperationsInternal ControlsPayroll Inquiries