Payroll Manager

Fenix24 - United States (Remote)

About This Position

The Payroll Manager is responsible for the accurate, compliant, and timely execution of payroll operations and payroll-related accounting across the organization. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this role serves as a key liaison between Finance, People & Culture, and Operations.

This position supports multi-state U.S. payroll and international payroll, ensuring compliance with all applicable wage, tax, benefit, and reporting regulations. The Payroll Manager plays a critical role in maintaining employee trust, regulatory compliance, and financial accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain efficient processes for receiving and validating timekeeping data, pay rate changes, and deductions.
• Review timecards and payroll inputs for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable wage and hour regulations.
• Process bi-weekly U.S. and applicable international payroll cycles through payroll systems and/or third-party providers.
• Ensure employees are paid accurately and on time via direct deposit or applicable methods.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, taxes, benefit payroll contributions and deductions, and statutory entitlements.
• Process wage garnishments, child support orders, and statutory deductions in compliance with jurisdictional requirements.
• Prepare and process off-cycle, manual, and special payments (e.g., severance, corrections, bonuses).
• Coordinate payroll data for benefit deductions, including but not limited to retirement plans and insurance programs.
• Ensure compliance with required global payroll legislation and tax regulations.
• Register the company in new states for withholding, unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation as needed.
• Prepare and submit payroll-related filings and reports, including quarterly and annual tax forms.