Vaco by Highspring ยท 14 hours ago
Sr. Payroll Manager (Contract)
Louisville, KY
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$40/hr - $50/hr
7+ years expVaco by Highspring is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Manager for a contract engagement to lead and stabilize payroll operations for a large, fast-paced organization. This role involves overseeing payroll processing, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with HR and Finance teams.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Meredith Johnson
Responsibilities
Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for multi-state and/or multi-entity payrolls
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations
Manage payroll calendars, audits, reconciliations, and payroll tax filings
Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll vendors (ADP, SAP, Workday, UKG, etc.)
Resolve complex payroll issues, including garnishments, bonuses, commissions, and equity payments
Partner with HR and Finance on payroll-related reporting, accruals, and month-end close
Lead or support payroll system implementations, upgrades, or process improvements
Train, mentor, and support payroll staff as needed
Document payroll processes and recommend best practices for scalability and efficiency
Qualification
Required
7+ years of payroll experience, including leadership or management experience
Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll, wage and hour laws, and payroll tax compliance
Hands-on experience with major payroll systems (ADP, SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, UKG, or similar)
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to operate independently and hit the ground running in a contract environment
Preferred
CPP certification strongly preferred
Company
Vaco by Highspring
Vaco is the Talent Solutions division of Highspring, a leading global professional services organization.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase