Payroll Manager, Lutz

Payroll Manager
Location: Lutz, FL
Salary: $80,000 – $95,000 + Bonus
Why This Opportunity Stands Out for a Payroll Manager:
Newly created Payroll Manager position due to company growth and increasing operational complexity.
Opportunity for the Payroll Manager to fully own and lead the payroll function for a private equity–backed organization.
High-visibility Payroll Manager role partnering closely with HR, Finance, and leadership to ensure payroll accuracy and efficiency.
The Payroll Manager will have the ability to implement improvements, automation, and scalable payroll processes as the company continues to grow.
Stable and well-funded environment where the Payroll Manager can build structure and make a meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities for the Payroll Manager:
The Payroll Manager will own the full-cycle payroll process from start to finish, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for all employees.
Manage payroll preparation, review, and processing while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
Serve as the primary point of contact for all payroll-related questions, audits, and reporting.
Partner with HR and Finance to ensure employee data, benefits, and deductions are properly reflected in payroll.
The Payroll Manager will maintain payroll systems, reporting, and documentation to support internal controls and audit requirements.
Lead payroll reconciliations including taxes, benefits, and general ledger tie-outs.
Identify and implement payroll process improvements, automation opportunities, and best practices.
Support company growth by ensuring payroll processes scale effectively as headcount increases.
The Payroll Manager will monitor compliance with wage and hour laws, payroll tax requirements, and internal company policies.
Prepare payroll reports and provide insights to leadership as needed.
Qualifications for the Payroll Manager:
5+ years of payroll experience with at least 2 years in a Payroll Manager or senior payroll leadership role.
CPP certification is a PLUS
Proven ability to fully own and manage the payroll function as a Payroll Manager.
Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations, payroll taxes, and compliance requirements.
Experience working in a growing or private equity–backed environment is highly preferred.
Advanced Excel skills and strong experience working with payroll systems and reporting tools.
Highly organized Payroll Manager with strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
Strong communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally across HR and Finance.
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