Payroll Manager

Payroll ManagerUKG RequiredOverview We are partnering with a rapidly scaling, well-established organization that has grown from 5,000 to 15,000 employees and continues to expand. As a result of this growth, they are seeking a Payroll Manager to play a critical role in stabilizing, structuring, and leading payroll operations at scale.This is a unique opportunity to step into an organization with strong momentum—where payroll is highly visible, business-critical, and directly tied to continued expansion. The right person will bring both hands-on technical expertise and strong leadership, ensuring payroll runs accurately, efficiently, and on time—every time.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and oversee end-to-end payroll processing for ~10,000+ employees across multiple pay cyclesEnsure payroll is delivered accurately and on schedule—this role has full ownership and accountabilityLeverage UKG (required) to manage payroll operations and drive process efficiencyExecute payroll processing as needed; this is a hands-on leadership roleMaintain compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal controlsSupport continued growth, including acquisitions and process integrationTeam Leadership & ManagementLead and develop a team of approximately 6 hourly payroll professionalsBring structure, discipline, and accountability to a fast-paced, evolving environmentEffectively navigate conflict, ambiguity, and competing prioritiesSet clear expectations and hold the team accountable to performance and deadlinesMonitor KPIs, productivity, and team output to ensure efficiency and accuracyWhat Makes This Opportunity UniqueJoin a company in high-growth mode, scaling rapidly through expansion and acquisitionStep into a high-impact leadership role where payroll is mission-criticalBe part of building and refining processes in a growing organizationWork within an established business that offers both stability and upward trajectoryQualificationsExperience managing payroll in a high-volume environment (5,000+ employees preferred)Strong working knowledge of UKG (required)Deep technical payroll expertise with the ability to process payroll directlyExperience managing multiple pay cycles and complex payroll structuresProven leadership skills with a focus on accountability and executionAbility to lead through change, ambiguity, and growthCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive base salaryTarget bonus