Payroll Manager

Job Description:

Now hiring for a Payroll Manager

Location: Lafayette, LA

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

Schedule: 1st Shift

With Staffmark, you're more than an employee filling a Payroll Manager role - you're a respected team member from day one. Find more than a job with Staffmark - find a team that values your time, talent, and potential.

Looking for Payroll Manager jobs in Lafayette where your skills can make a real impact? This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a growing team, develop your experience, and build a rewarding career in a professional work environment.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today. This opportunity is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field preferred
• At least five years of payroll-management experience
• Multi-state payroll-processing experience
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
• Experience with payroll platforms and ERP integrations
• CMiC experience preferred
• Certified Payroll Professional certification preferred
• Experience with payroll tax filings and reconciliations
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to make independent decisions and resolve complex payroll issues
• Strong communication and leadership abilities
• Commitment to process improvement and accurate reporting

Job Duties

• Manage end-to-end multi-state payroll processing
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Oversee payroll tax filings and compliance activities
• Process and monitor garnishments and benefits deductions
• Complete payroll and tax reconciliations
• Reconcile payroll-related general-ledger accounts
• Support month-end closing activities
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries
• Maintain and improve payroll systems and workflows
• Support and enhance ERP integrations
• Develop scalable payroll procedures
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls
• Partner with Human Resources, Accounting, and Operations
• Ensure payroll accuracy and timely internal reporting
• Provide payroll guidance, training, and process support to internal teams
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll efficiency and accuracy

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $75,000-$95,000 per year
• Direct-hire employment
• First-shift schedule
• Payroll leadership and process-improvement opportunities
• Opportunity to expand multi-state payroll and ERP-integration expertise
• Comprehensive partner-company benefits provided upon hire

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What You Will Do

As a Payroll Manager you will perform responsibilities that support the daily operations of your assigned employer while following established procedures, quality standards, and workplace safety requirements. Duties may include operating equipment, working with customers, handling materials, preparing documentation, supporting administrative activities, using technology, collaborating with team members, or completing other responsibilities appropriate to the position. Successful Payroll Manager professionals demonstrate adaptability, professionalism, attention to detail, and a commitment to producing quality work while contributing to organizational success.

The Payroll Manager helps organizations achieve operational success by performing assigned responsibilities efficiently and professionally. This position requires adaptability, reliability, and a strong commitment to quality work.

Successful Payroll Manager candidates understand the importance of teamwork, communication, safety, and continuous improvement while supporting business objectives.

This role rewards dependable individuals who enjoy contributing to successful organizations.

About Us

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

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