PMA Consultants · 4 months ago
Payroll Manager (00473)
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expPMA Consultants is committed to employee well-being and fostering a culture of equity and inclusion. They are seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee the payroll operations for all U.S. employees, ensuring compliance with regulations, leading the payroll team, and managing relationships with third-party vendors.
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Responsibilities
Manage payroll operations for all U.S.-based employees and entities
Supervise and mentor payroll staff, ensuring efficient, compliant payroll execution
Ensure compliance with all federal and state wage, tax, and labor regulations
Partner with HR, Accounting, and Legal teams to maintain accurate employee and payroll data
Review, approve, and reconcile each payroll cycle, including bonuses, retroactive pay, and off-cycle payments
Manage payroll tax setup, filings, and registrations in all active U.S. states
Oversee preparation and posting of payroll-related journal entries and account reconciliations
Lead relationships with third-party payroll vendors and resolve processing issues
Create and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and documentation to support audit readiness
Manage internal payroll audits and support external audits as required
Prepare and distribute payroll-related reports for leadership and other departments
Collaborate with IT and HRIS teams to support payroll system updates, testing, and data accuracy
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, human resources, or related field
7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including 1+ years of payroll team supervision
Deep understanding of U.S. payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements
Proven ability to lead payroll processing across multiple states and complex organizational structures
Strong technical skills, including Excel and payroll/HRIS systems (e.g., Paylocity, Deltek Vision, Microsoft Dynamics 365)
Experience managing vendor relationships and third-party payroll services
Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills
Preferred
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or similar designation strongly preferred
Benefits
Competitive pay and benefits
Wellness programs for you and your family
Career development opportunities to advance your professional goals
Comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees
Company
PMA Consultants
PMA Consultants is a management consulting company that offers project and construction management services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Gary Jentzen, JD, PE, LEED AP
COO
Dax Ponce de Leon LEED AP PMP
Chief Knowledge Officer
Recent News
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