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Step Into a High-Visibility Payroll Leadership Opportunity This Jobot Job is hosted by: Julie Bales Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 per year A bit about us: We are a growing organization with a diverse workforce and a strong focus on operational excellence, accuracy, and accountability. Our team values people who take ownership of their work, solve problems thoughtfully, and are committed to delivering a high level of service to both employees and leadership. We are seeking a Payroll Manager who will take ownership of a complex, high-volume weekly payroll operation and serve as a trusted subject matter expert across the organization. Why join us? High-impact role: Take ownership of payroll for approximately 450 employees across union, non-union, and salaried populations. Complexity and variety: Work in an environment with multiple pay structures, union requirements, exceptions, and unique payroll scenarios. Opportunity for broader exposure: The role has the potential to expand into Accounting/Finance, making it a strong opportunity for someone with both payroll and accounting experience. Visibility across the organization: Partner closely with HR, Finance, and senior leadership to ensure payroll is accurate, compliant, and running efficiently. Subject matter expertise: Become a key resource for complex payroll matters and help identify opportunities to improve processes and accuracy. Hybrid flexibility: Charlotte-based hybrid schedule with three days onsite and two days remote. Ownership and autonomy: This is an opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and wants meaningful responsibility rather than simply processing payroll. Job Details The Payroll Manager will oversee the organization's weekly payroll process for approximately 450 employees across union, non-union, and salaried populations. This is a complex payroll environment with varying pay structures, union-specific requirements, and frequent exceptions. The successful candidate will be highly detail-oriented, comfortable investigating discrepancies, and committed to ensuring payroll is processed accurately, efficiently, and on time. This individual will serve as a subject matter expert while partnering with HR, Finance, management, and employees on payroll-related matters. Responsibilities Manage and oversee the complete weekly payroll process for approximately 450 employees. Process payroll for union, non-union, and salaried employee populations with varying pay structures and requirements. Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing using UKG. Review payroll for accuracy and investigate discrepancies, exceptions, and unusual pay scenarios. Interpret and apply requirements related to union agreements and collective bargaining agreements. Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and organizational payroll requirements. Partner with HR, Finance, management, and employees to resolve payroll questions and issues. Serve as a subject matter expert and primary point of contact for complex payroll matters. Review and maintain payroll-related data, records, and processes. Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and efficiency. Support payroll-related reconciliations, reporting, journal entries, and other accounting activities as needed. Assist with month-end close and other Finance/Accounting responsibilities where appropriate. Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive payroll and employee information. Qualifications 5+ years of progressive payroll experience, ideally including Payroll Manager, Payroll Supervisor, or Senior Payroll Specialist responsibilities. Strong experience managing weekly payroll cycles in a complex environment. Hands-on experience with UKG strongly preferred. Experience processing union payroll and interpreting collective bargaining agreements. Experience supporting mu