Payroll Manager - Hybrid Midtown - Up to $175K

Hybrid Payroll Manager Opportunity

This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys both strategic oversight and hands-on execution. You'll serve as the subject matter expert for payroll, compliance, systems, and process improvement while partnering closely with HR, Finance, Benefits, and Technology teams to ensure operational excellence.

Lead end-to-end bi-weekly payroll processing for a workforce of 900+ employees across multiple states (California and New York required).

Manage payroll accounting, reconciliations, reporting, and governance controls.

Oversee year-end payroll activities, audits, accruals, and regulatory requirements.

Lead and mentor a Payroll Specialist while establishing best practices and operational standards.

Oversee all quarterly and annual payroll tax filings.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

Manage tax notices, amendments, jurisdiction setup, and year-end reporting.

Partner with stakeholders to ensure accurate employee, compensation, and payroll data management.

Support equity compensation administration, including RSUs and employee stock purchase programmes.

Act as a trusted advisor on payroll-related matters across the organisation.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.

5+ years of experience leading complex, multi-state payroll operations.

Workday payroll processing experience required.

Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, tax regulations, and audit controls.

Exceptional analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Able to work outside of a 9-5.

Able to work hybrid 4 days onsite a week.

Salary up to $175K.

Visible leadership role with significant influence across HR, Finance, and Operations.

Opportunity to lead payroll for a large, multi-state employee population.

Exposure to HRIS strategy, compensation, benefits, and equity administration.

Chance to drive automation, process improvements, and operational transformation.

Collaborative culture with strong executive partnership and long-term growth potential.