Payroll Manager

Our client is a premier luxury fashion house celebrated for its design excellence and unwavering dedication to quality. They are looking to add a Payroll Manager to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$100k

Position Overview:

The Payroll Manager will be responsible for managing and executing accurate, timely payroll for all North American employees using ADP Workforce Now. This role involves overseeing payroll processes, ensuring compliance with multi-state regulations, improving payroll workflows, and partnering closely with HR, Finance, and Accounting. The ideal candidate brings strong technical payroll expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Responsibilities of the Payroll Manager:

• Manage full-cycle payroll processing for all North American employees (exempt, non-exempt, retail, corporate) using ADP Workforce Now.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local wage and hour laws.
• Maintain payroll records, earnings, deductions, and tax data with the highest level of confidentiality and accuracy.
• Oversee multi-state payroll complexities, including garnishments, tax jurisdictions, overtime rules, and leave programs.
• Partner with HR to validate employee changes, including new hires, terminations, promotions, and compensation updates.
• Collaborate with Finance and Accounting on payroll GL, reconciliations, audits, and month-end close.
• Review and approve payroll reports. Troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage year-end processes, including W-2s, T4s, and other required filings.
• Lead ongoing system optimization and configuration improvements in ADP Workforce Now.
• Stay current on payroll legislation, tax updates, and industry best practices.
• Develop and document payroll procedures and SOPs.
• Provide exceptional customer service and support to employees regarding payroll questions.

Required Experience/Skills for the Payroll Manager:

• 5 – 7+ years of payroll experience, including multi-state payroll for the U.S. and Canada (preferred).
• Must have hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now (Payroll module is required, Time & Attendance is preferred).
• Strong knowledge of employment tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and payroll best practices.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with tight deadlines.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Payroll Manager:

• A CPP designation is a plus, but not required.
• Experience supporting corporate and retail populations is a plus.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field (or equivalent experience) is required.

Benefits: 

• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, and 401K).
• Generous PTO and employee discounts.
• Opportunity to work for a globally recognized fashion brand.
• Collaborative, creative, and growth-oriented culture.

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