We are seeking a hands-on Payroll Manager to own and manage end-to-end payroll operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This individual will oversee full-cycle, in-house payroll processing, ensure compliance with applicable regulations, and serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries. This is a high-visibility, individual contributor role requiring strong ownership and the ability to operate independently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle, in-house payroll for a primarily hourly workforce
• Process weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Handle payroll taxes and filings internally (no third-party processor)
• Prepare and submit certified payroll reports and other compliance-heavy reporting
• Support government and contractor reporting requirements (e.g., state/local agencies)
• Ensure accurate job costing alignment, including coding hours to job/activity during payroll entry
• Respond to and resolve timecard, payroll, and job coding inquiries
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Assist with general ledger support, including journal entries and reconciliations
• High volume of manual reviews and timecard/coding questions
• Sole owner of payroll function in a lean team environment

Payroll Environment & Complexity:

• Weekly payroll cycle with tight turnaround timelines
• Support for ~200 employees, primarily hourly

Mix of:

• Compliance-heavy (certified payroll) jobs
• Standard payroll processing