Payroll Manager

Job description

Key Responsibilities: - Manage and process payroll for hourly and salaried employees, including driver payroll and independent contractor payments for owner-operators - Manage and mentor payroll staff - Partner closely with HR functions, including new hires, terminations, and compensation changes - Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations - Manage payroll systems and maintain employee payroll data - Review and approve payroll changes, deductions, garnishments, and benefits integrations - Reconcile payroll to the general ledger and support month-end close - Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies - Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and reporting