LEARFIELD

Payroll Manager

LEARFIELD

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Dallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Manage end-to-end semi-monthly and off-cycle payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees using Workday Payroll.
  • Review and approve all payroll inputs (terminations, transfers, compensation changes and deductions).
  • Oversee accuracy of timekeeping data, ensuring compliance with FLSA and state wage/hour laws.
  • Partner with HR, Finance and Accounting to ensure payroll journal entries, GL reporting, and funding align with corporate timelines.
  • Oversee federal, state, and local tax filings, amendments, and reconciliations through ADP SmartCompliance.
  • Ensure compliance with multi-state payroll regulations, garnishments, and tax jurisdiction setups.
  • Stay current on payroll legislation and regulatory changes; implement required updates in Workday and ADP systems.
  • Support year-end tax processes, including W-2, 941, and 940 reconciliations.
  • Serve as Payroll functional lead for Workday Payroll configuration, testing, and release management.
  • Manage integrations and data flow between Workday and ADP SmartCompliance, escalating and resolving issues as needed.
  • Maintain confidentiality and data security standards for all payroll-related information.
  • Collaborate with HRIS and Finance to enhance automation, accuracy, and reporting.
  • Prepare and reconcile payroll reports, audit trails, and work with Accounting and ADP on funding files.
  • Partner with internal and external auditors to support quarterly and annual reviews/audits.
  • Maintain and improve internal controls, ensuring data integrity and audit readiness.
  • Supervise, train, and develop the Payroll Specialist, ensuring accurate processing and professional growth.
  • Partner closely with HR, Benefits, and Finance/Accounting leaders to improve employee experience and operational efficiency.
  • Serve as subject matter expert and escalation point for payroll-related questions or discrepancies.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of payroll processing experience, with at least 3 years in management or lead role.
  • Strong working knowledge of Workday Payroll and ADP SmartCompliance.
  • Experience managing multi-state payroll and complex tax compliance.
  • Strong analytical and reconciliation skills; proficiency in Excel and payroll reporting.
  • In-depth knowledge of payroll processes, labor laws, taxation and statutory compliance.
  • Experience in handling payroll audits, and tax compliance related issues.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans
  • Flexible Paid Time Off (minimum 10+ days annually), including Parental Leave
  • 20 Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) + Match
  • Short/Long Term Disability

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
payroll processingpayroll reportingtax compliancedata reconciliationdata integrityautomationaudit readinessmulti-state payroll managementlabor lawsstatutory compliance
Soft skills
analytical skillsleadershiptrainingcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingconfidentialityorganizational skillsprofessional developmentemployee experience improvement