Payroll Manager

Cleveland Clinic

Payroll Manager overseeing end-to-end payroll, tax compliance and audits for Cleveland Clinic’s nonprofit academic healthcare system. Leading payroll caregivers and improving systems, controls and efficiency.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations, and leading payroll teams. Proficient in payroll tax filings, audits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance payroll processes.

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End-To-End Payroll ManagementPayroll Tax ComplianceWorkday ExperienceADP Tax ExperienceSupervisory Experience

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Hard Skills

Payroll RegulationsTax ComplianceWage And Hour LawsBasic Accounting FunctionsPayroll System UpgradesPayroll AuditsW-2 PreparationInternal ControlsPayroll Policies DevelopmentMulti-State Payroll Requirements

Soft Skills

Collaborative CommunicationProfessionalismConfidentialityMentoring

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayADP TaxTimekeeping Systems

Industry Keywords

Payroll OperationsCorporate FinanceProfessional ServicesCleveland Clinic Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee all core payroll operations across the organization
Manage and process end-to-end payroll for all employees
Oversee timekeeping system administration, audits and issue resolution
Ensure compliance with federal, state and local payroll laws and multi-state payroll requirements
Oversee payroll tax filings and reconciliations, agency notices and audits
Coordinate with third-party vendors for accurate reporting and compliance
Manage year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and audits
Partner with HRIS, Finance, ITD and other teams on employee changes, benefits, deductions, bonuses and special payroll runs
Respond to employee payroll inquiries professionally and confidentially
Develop and maintain payroll policies, procedures and internal controls
Support internal and external audits and resolve findings
Lead and mentor the payroll team
Drive payroll initiatives and projects to improve system capabilities, efficiency and regulatory compliance
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders on business process initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must reside in Northeast Ohio
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business or a related field and seven years of relevant payroll, tax, or finance and accounting experience in a corporate or professional services environment, OR Associate’s degree and nine years of Payroll/Managerial experience
Strong working knowledge of payroll regulations, tax compliance and wage and hour laws
Ability to work collaboratively with payroll and project teams during payroll system upgrades and implementations
Knowledge of basic accounting functions
Preferred: previous supervisory or managerial experience supporting payroll functions
Preferred: tax experience, preferably with payroll
Preferred: experience with Workday
Preferred: experience with ADP Tax
Preferred: experience working with larger organizations and multi-state taxes
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
Ability to work with physical records or operate a computer or other office equipment
Must comply with Cleveland Clinic’s influenza prevention program or obtain an approved exemption
All offers of employment are followed by controlled-substance testing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits supporting caregivers’ health, well-being and future
Annual influenza vaccination program or approved exemption
Drug-free workplace with post-offer controlled-substance testing
Remote work arrangement
Career development and growth opportunities
Support and appreciation while building a rewarding career