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POLITICO · 13 hours ago

Payroll Manager

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

POLITICO is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to serve as the organization’s subject-matter expert and operational leader for payroll. This role involves ensuring accurate, compliant, and seamless payroll operations while collaborating with Human Resources and Finance teams. The ideal candidate will lead payroll processing, ensure compliance with regulations, and improve payroll processes.

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Responsibilities

Lead in processing payroll every two weeks, currently in Workday

Collaborate with the Human Resources (HR) team to ensure all inputs or updates are included in the payroll

Ensure accuracy in computing wages, taxes, withholdings and deductions

Partner with HR and Finance to process non-time related payments such as bonuses, severance, vacation payouts and taxable fringe benefits as needed

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

Work with vendor’s payment services to ensure tax liability funding and quarterly tax filing is reconciled, investigate variances and make corrections as necessary

Create and validate Quarterly and Annual Reports within statutory deadlines

Serve as the main point of contact for payroll queries from employees

Reconcile the payroll accounts and resolve payroll discrepancies

Work with HR and Finance to identify and implement process improvements to streamline transactions and improve controls

Provide support for year-end and 401(k) audit requests

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Payroll lifecycle expertiseWorkday experiencePayroll compliance knowledgeMicrosoft Excel proficiencyAnalytical skillsDetail-orientedProblem-solvingCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

A payroll expert who understands the full payroll lifecycle and takes pride in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant payroll every cycle

A trusted partner who collaborates effectively with HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure payroll inputs, changes, and exceptions are handled seamlessly

Detail-oriented and process-driven, with a strong ability to identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions

A problem solver and critical thinker who proactively improves payroll processes, strengthens controls, and finds efficiencies in a high-volume environment

Confident working independently, managing competing priorities and deadlines without sacrificing accuracy or quality

A clear communicator who can translate complex payroll matters into practical guidance for employees and stakeholders

Someone who operates with the highest level of integrity and discretion, maintaining confidentiality and trust at all times

Comfortable owning payroll in a dynamic organization and bringing structure, clarity, and accountability to the function

Lead in processing payroll every two weeks, currently in Workday

Collaborate with the Human Resources (HR) team to ensure all inputs or updates are included in the payroll

Ensure accuracy in computing wages, taxes, withholdings and deductions

Partner with HR and Finance to process non-time related payments such as bonuses, severance, vacation payouts and taxable fringe benefits as needed

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

Work with vendor's payment services to ensure tax liability funding and quarterly tax filing is reconciled, investigate variances and make corrections as necessary

Create and validate Quarterly and Annual Reports within statutory deadlines

Serve as the main point of contact for payroll queries from employees

Reconcile the payroll accounts and resolve payroll discrepancies

Work with HR and Finance to identify and implement process improvements to streamline transactions and improve controls

Provide support for year-end and 401(k) audit requests

Other duties as assigned

Ability to act with integrity and maintain confidentiality at all times

Ability to work independently with key deadlines, while maintaining high accuracy through keen attention to detail

Demonstrated initiative and urgency with reliable follow-through and execution skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent organizational and analytical skills

Ability to be an effective team member