PAYROLL MANAGER, SYRACUSE, NY, USA – #5850

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IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently assisting a client in their search for a PAYROLL MANAGER in Syracuse, NY.

Full-Time | Permanent | Hybrid

Overview

The Payroll Manager serves as the primary resource for payroll administration within a large, multi-state law firm. This role is responsible for managing payroll processes for W2, 1099, and K-1 tax classifications, overseeing 401(k) and Cash Balance Plan payroll and documentation, and eventually supervising one Senior Payroll Analyst.

The Payroll Manager provides high-level, confidential support to the HR Administrator and HR Director. This position requires an understanding of multi-state payroll compliance, strong analytical skills for creating complex payroll reports, and the ability to apply firm policies uniformly across the organization.

What You’ll Do:

Payroll Administration:

  • Manage end-to-end payroll processing for W2, 1099, and K-1 tax classifications across multiple states
  • Ensure accurate administration of 401(k) and Cash Balance Plan contributions and related documentation
  • Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
  • Identify, investigate, and resolve payroll discrepancies and compliance issues in a multi-state environment
  • Maintain accurate payroll records and prepare required reports for audits and regulatory reviews

Leadership and Supervision:

  • Supervise and provide guidance to the Senior Payroll Analyst, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of payroll processing
  • Provide expert and confidential support to the HR Administrator and HR Director on payroll, compliance, and policy matters

Compliance and Analytics:

  • Monitor changes in payroll laws, tax regulations, and benefits requirements, ensuring firm-wide compliance
  • Develop, analyze, and maintain complex payroll analytics and reports to support financial and operational decisions
  • Identify potential compliance risks and recommend corrective actions, as necessary.

Policy and Documentation Management:

  • Apply firm policies and procedures consistently across all locations
  • Ensure accurate and complete documentation related to payroll, 401(k), and Cash Balance Plans
  • Support internal and external audits by providing required payroll data and documentation
  • Perform all job duties according to safety policies, including maintaining a neat, organized, and safe work area and promptly reporting any potential unsafe conditions and/or workplace accidents/injuries

 

What We’re Looking For:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
  • 8 to 10 years of payroll administration experience in a multi-state environment, preferably within a law firm or professional services setting
  • Experience managing payroll for W2 and 1099; knowledge of K-1 tax classification desired
  • Knowledge of 401(k) payroll administration
  • Cash Balance Plan knowledge desired
  • Proficiency in payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis)
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to create and interpret complex payroll reports
  • In-depth knowledge of multi-state payroll compliance and relevant labor laws
  • High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
  • Strong recall abilities and the capacity to apply firm policies uniformly
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and resolve compliance issues
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to supervise and collaborate effectively
  • Ability to work overtime without advance notice
  • Sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must be US Citizen or Green Card holder.

 

 

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Document to info@indemand.ca.

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.