Payroll Manager

Job Description:

Now hiring for a Payroll Manager - Direct Hire

Location: Lafayette, LA

Salary: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Schdule: 1st Shift

Make Every Penny Count (Literally)

Become our next Payroll Manager in Lafayette and help manage invoices, receipts, and payment tracking. If balancing worksheets, clearing queues, and staying ahead of the numbers feels good, this role is built for you.

Looking for Payroll Manager jobs in Lafayette where accuracy and organization keep businesses running smoothly? This opportunity lets you process financial transactions, maintain vendor relationships, and help ensure timely, accurate payment operations.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent payroll, accounting, or finance experience may be considered.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification preferred.
• Ongoing knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of payroll administration, payroll management, or payroll specialist experience, including multi-state payroll processing.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, wage laws, garnishments, and employee deductions.
• Experience with payroll systems, ERP platforms, timekeeping integrations, and payroll tax reconciliations.
• Proven ability to investigate payroll discrepancies, perform root cause analysis, and implement process improvements.
• Construction payroll, prevailing wage, and job-costing experience preferred.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to work in an office environment and use computer systems for extended periods.
• Ability to review detailed payroll records, reports, and financial data with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with employees, management, HR, Operations, and Accounting teams.

Job Duties

• Manage end-to-end weekly payroll processing for multi-state operations, ensuring accurate and timely employee compensation.
• Ensure compliance with payroll laws, tax regulations, garnishments, benefits deductions, and wage requirements.
• Process payroll tax filings, reconciliations, deposits, and multi-state withholding requirements.
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and partner with Accounting on month-end reporting and financial accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and compliance-related issues.
• Maintain and improve payroll systems, ERP integrations, and payroll workflows to increase efficiency and reduce errors.
• Develop standardized payroll procedures, internal controls, and best practices.
• Collaborate with HR, Operations, Finance, and leadership to support payroll accuracy, compliance, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for payroll compliance, process excellence, and payroll accuracy.

Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer. Examples may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)

Apply today and grow your skills with us.

What You Will Do

As a Payroll Manager you will review invoices, verify purchase orders, process vendor payments, reconcile statements, maintain financial records, resolve invoice discrepancies, communicate with vendors and internal departments, prepare payment documentation, and help ensure timely, accurate accounts payable operations while following established accounting procedures.

The Payroll Manager plays an important role in supporting accounting departments through accurate invoice processing, payment verification, and financial record maintenance. This position requires professionalism, organization, and careful attention to detail.

Successful Payroll Manager candidates understand accounting workflows, payment procedures, reconciliation, and business communication while supporting efficient financial operations. Consistent accuracy contributes directly to organizational success.

This role rewards individuals who enjoy structured accounting environments.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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