Payroll Manager

CBH

Payroll Manager overseeing payroll processes and leading a team in a multi-entity environment. Ensuring accuracy and compliance across payroll functions while fostering team development and collaboration.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeRaleigh • Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $91,800 - $146,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive payroll expertise with a focus on compliance, accuracy, and process improvement. Proven leadership in managing payroll teams and delivering high-quality support across organizational levels.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Payroll Process ManagementFPC Or CPP CertificationWorkday Payroll ExperienceTeam Leadership And DevelopmentAdvanced Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Payroll CompliancePayroll Transactions ProcessingPayroll Filings And ReportingProcess ImprovementPayroll System Implementation

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailVerbal And Written CommunicationProblem-SolvingCritical ThinkingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayUKGAdobe Acrobat

Certifications & Qualifications

FPCCPP

Industry Keywords

Payroll Laws And RegulationsCorporate PayrollProfessional Services PayrollCross-Functional Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll delivery across the organization and its subsidiaries
Provide leadership, coaching, and development to a team of payroll professionals, fostering accountability and continuous growth
Ensure all payroll transactions — including new hires, terminations, and compensation changes — are processed accurately and efficiently
Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, delivering responsive and high-quality support to employees and leadership
Monitor and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, proactively implementing updates as needed
Prepare and review payroll-related filings and reporting, including tax payments, year-end forms, and required regulatory documentation
Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, and overall service delivery
Maintain and optimize payroll systems and tools to support business needs and scalability
Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, People & Culture, Benefits, and IT teams to ensure seamless payroll operations and system integration

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma required; FPC or CPP certification required
10+ years of payroll experience in a corporate or professional services environment, including experience leading payroll teams
Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, and develop team members while driving high performance
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines and ensure accuracy in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Ability to prioritize a dynamic workload and adapt to evolving business needs
Advanced proficiency in Excel and Adobe Acrobat
Experience with Workday payroll required; exposure to UKG preferred
Experience supporting or leading payroll system implementations, preferably within Workday

Benefits

Comp & perks

annual bonus
medical, dental, and vision care
disability and life insurance
generous Paid Time Off
retirement plans
Paid Care Leave