Position Overview

Ledgent Finance & Accounting's client is currently seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a dynamic and growing organization in the southeast area of Phoenix. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives on improving and modernizing payroll processes in a multi-state environment. The position offers a hybrid work schedule following an initial month of onsite work, transitioning to up to two remote days per week.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and personally process multi-state weekly payroll as needed.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a payroll team of three.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including California.
• Administer payroll systems and support the transition from UKG to Workday.
• Partner with Accounting on general ledger entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Manage tax and garnishment setup and accuracy across multiple states.
• Drive payroll process improvements and modernization efforts.
• Prepare payroll reports, audits, and support internal/external requests.
• Create and deliver payroll and time management training.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive payroll experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a payroll management role.
• Strong multi-state payroll expertise, including California compliance.
• Hands-on experience with Workday payroll (required).
• Experience with payroll system implementations or integrations.
• Solid knowledge of general ledger and payroll accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential data.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification preferred.
• Experience transitioning payroll systems, specifically from UKG to Workday, is a strong plus.

Required Work Hours

Monday - Friday, with a hybrid schedule after the first month onsite.

Benefits

Compensation for this role ranges from $100,000 to $120,000 annually, without a bonus. Additional benefits and details will be discussed during the hiring process.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves, leading change, and improving payroll operations within a company that is actively modernizing its processes.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.