Payroll Manager

Carolina PRG has partnered with a dynamic and fast-growing $1B+ Private Equity-backed company headquartered in South Charlotte to find a Payroll Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join an organization with a strong culture of collaboration and trust, where leaders empower their teams. This company is expanding rapidly and looking for a proactive payroll professional ready to take ownership in a highly visible role.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process payroll for both salaried and hourly employees across multiple pay cycles

• Oversee payroll operations for a workforce of 3,000+ employees with continued growth

• Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies

• Lead payroll integration for newly acquired companies, ensuring smooth system transitions and employee experience

• Maintain and enhance payroll operations leveraging Ceridian Dayforce for accuracy and efficiency

• Partner with HR, Finance, and Operations to streamline processes, align policies, and resolve complex payroll issues

• Audit payroll records regularly to identify and correct discrepancies, minimizing risk and ensuring compliance

• Manage employee payroll inquiries, delivering timely and professional resolution to maintain trust and satisfaction

• Oversee benefits, deductions, and garnishments to ensure proper setup and processing

• Generate and analyze payroll reports to support leadership decision-making and financial planning

• Support annual audits, tax filings, and reporting requirements, collaborating with external auditors and agencies

• Develop and implement payroll policies, procedures, and best practices to strengthen internal controls

• Train and mentor payroll team members to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to deadlines

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in payroll management, preferably in mid-to-large sized organizations
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related fields
• Proven experience with multi-state payroll and high-volume pay runs
• Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll laws and compliance
• Proficiency in Ceridian Dayforce or similar payroll systems
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interface with executive leadership