Payroll Manager POST NUMBER: 451937
Location: South Atlanta (Griffin, Ga)
On-Site: Hybrid (2x on-site)/3x remote
Job Summary
We’re a dynamic and expanding organization with a workforce of 600–1000 employees. Our culture thrives on collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth. We process payroll weekly and are seeking a hands-on Payroll Manager to lead our payroll operations with precision. The Payroll Manager will oversee all aspects of payroll processing, payroll tax compliance, and payroll accounting. This role requires a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable rolling up their sleeves to resolve issues, answer inquiries, and ensure accurate payroll and GL integration.
Responsibilities
• Manage weekly payroll processing for 600–1000 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Supervise and mentor payroll staff of 1, fostering a high-performance team culture
• Handle employee payroll inquiries and resolve issues with professionalism and discretion
• Oversee payroll tax filings, deposits, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Maintain and reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure seamless data flow and reporting
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations (FLSA, IRS, etc.)
• Prepare and review payroll reports for audits, budgeting, and forecasting
• Lead system upgrades and process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency
• Support internal and external audits related to payroll and benefits
Qualifications
• 10 years of payroll experience, including 5 years in a Payroll Manager role (required)
• Experience processing payroll weekly in an hourly environment (required)
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems (e.g., ADP, UKG, Paycom, Workday) (required)
• Experience with general ledger integration and payroll accounting (required)
• In-depth understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (preferred)
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification preferred
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.