Manager HRIS and Payroll

The Manager, HRIS & Payroll plays a key leadership role within the Total Rewards team, providing strategic oversight of the company’s Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and leading the payroll function. This position ensures accurate, timely, and compliant multi-state payroll operations while driving innovation, automation, and process optimization in HR systems.

In addition to leading ongoing HRIS and payroll operations, this role will lead the implementation of a new HRIS platform, partnering closely with HR, Finance, Audit, IT, and external vendors to modernize systems and enhance the employee experience.

The Manager HRIS and Payroll responsibilities include but are not limited to:

HRIS Management & System Optimization

• Serve as the primary administrator and owner of the HRIS (e.g., Workday, UKG, ADP, Dayforce), managing system configuration, integrations, and data governance.
• Lead the implementation of a new HRIS, including requirements gathering, vendor selection, and change management.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure successful system migration, testing, and user adoption.
• Develop, automate, and maintain HR dashboards and analytics that support strategic business decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation and process optimization to enhance HR and payroll efficiency.

Payroll Leadership & Oversight

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to the payroll team, ensuring consistent, accurate, and timely processing across multiple states.
• Oversee payroll policies, controls, and compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations as well as Department of Labor (DOL) wage and hour laws.
• Serve as the company’s subject matter expert on payroll tax compliance, audits, and reporting.
• Partner with Finance and external auditors on payroll-related reconciliations, filings, and compliance reviews.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure system and procedural updates as required.

Reporting, Analytics & Compliance

• Design and deliver reports and dashboards to meet compliance, audit, and leadership needs.
• Conduct regular audits of HRIS and payroll data to ensure integrity and accuracy.
• Oversee tax filings and year-end reporting, including W-2s, 1099s, and ACA compliance.
• Ensure all documentation and recordkeeping meet internal and regulatory standards.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with Total Rewards, HR, Finance, and IT to ensure system alignment and data consistency.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and development to payroll staff, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Support HR and Finance leaders in data-driven strategic planning and decision-making.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5–8 years of progressive HRIS and payroll experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience managing HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, UKG, ADP, Dayforce) and overseeing multi-state payroll operations.
• Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel and HR analytics capabilities, with meticulous attention to detail.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Hands-on experience leading an HRIS implementation project strongly preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) and/or HRIS certification (e.g., Workday Pro, UKG Pro) preferred.

Remote work is being considered for this role excluding the following states:  California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and Tennessee unless willing to relocate.