Onsite Payroll Manager

Posted 7 hours ago

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About the role

  • Payroll Manager overseeing payroll processing and compliance for Learfield, the leading media and technology company in college athletics. Managing audits, reporting, and team collaboration while ensuring regulatory alignment.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Supervise, train, and develop the Payroll Specialist, ensuring accurate processing and professional growth.

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)
  • Parental Leave
  • 20 Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) + Match
  • Short/Long Term Disability

Job title

Payroll Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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