Payroll Manager

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry

. Oversee bi-weekly/semi-monthly payroll processing for over 1,000 employees across multiple locations and states .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeCary • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in multi-state payroll processing, compliance with federal and state regulations, and effective management of payroll systems and staff. Proven ability to analyze payroll data, resolve discrepancies, and implement process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

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Multi-State Payroll ProcessingPayroll ManagementFederal And State ComplianceAdvanced Excel SkillsHRIS/Payroll System Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll Tax Regulations401(k) AdministrationPayroll AuditsPayroll Journal EntriesReconciliation ModelingData AnalysisProcess ImprovementWage And Hour LawsEmployee Benefits Management

Soft Skills

Customer-Service SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCross-Functional CommunicationCritical ThinkingOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Payroll/HRIS PlatformExcel

Industry Keywords

Payroll ComplianceMulti-Entity EnvironmentsFinancial AuditsEmployee Pay InquiriesAdaptability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee bi-weekly/semi-monthly payroll processing for over 1,000 employees across multiple locations and states
Directly oversee, train, and mentor payroll staff, reviewing their work before payroll finalization
Serve as final reviewer and approver for payroll runs, including hours, earnings, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings
Develop and maintain payroll processing schedules, calendars, and deadlines
Escalate and resolve complex payroll issues, discrepancies, and employee pay inquiries
Manage 401(k) and employee-benefit payroll deductions, contributions, remittances, and reconciliations
Ensure federal, state, and local wage, tax, withholding, reporting, and remittance compliance
Manage multi-state payroll tax registrations and updates for new states and locations
Prepare and review payroll journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations with Accounting and Finance
Manage payroll, workers' compensation, unemployment, financial, and 401(k) audits
Maintain accurate payroll records
Administer the payroll system and implement process improvements
Partner with HRIS/IT on payroll, HR, benefits, and time-and-attendance integrations
Lead or support payroll system implementations, upgrades, and conversions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
5+ years of progressive payroll experience, including at least 2 years in a payroll management or supervisory role
Experience processing multi-state, multi-location payroll for 500+ employees
Strong knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, and compliance requirements
Proficiency with a major payroll/HRIS platform
Experience administering 401(k) and employee benefits and supporting related plan and financial audits
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reconciliation modeling
Exceptional customer-service and interpersonal skills
Excellent cross-functional communication skills in person, in writing, and by email
Strong analytical skills and experience with large payroll data sets, trends, root causes, and discrepancies
Critical thinking and sound judgment
Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced, high-growth, evolving environment
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Experience supporting rapid growth or multi-entity/acquisition environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) deductions, contributions, remittances, and reconciliations
Employee benefits administration
Professional development through training and mentorship