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Position Summary The Payroll Manager oversees all payroll operations for a 250+ employee professional services organization, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across multiple states. This role requires a high level of precision, service orientation, and the ability to operate within a billable-hour, project-driven environment. The Payroll Manager partners closely with HR, Operations, and department leaders to support compensation programs, timekeeping accuracy, and firm-wide operational efficiency.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end biweekly and monthly payroll processing for exempt, non-exempt, hourly, and project-based staff.
Oversee the integrity of timekeeping data tied to client billing, project tracking, and overtime compliance.
Review, reconcile, and validate payroll data including hours, salaries, bonuses, incentives, deductions, garnishments, and benefit contributions.
Process off-cycle payments, corrections, and adjustments as needed.
Maintain payroll schedules, deadlines, and process documentation.
Ensure compliance with multi-state payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and firm policies.
Oversee payroll tax filings, W-2s, and year-end reporting, coordinate with external payroll tax partners when applicable.
Monitor regulatory updates impacting professional services (FLSA, job classifications, exempt status, salary thresholds).
Maintain strong internal controls to ensure audit readiness and data accuracy.
Administer payroll and timekeeping systems (e.g., ADP, Paycom, UKG, Workday, Deltek/Unanet integrations).
Ensure seamless data flow between HRIS, billing/project management systems, and accounting.
Lead system updates, troubleshooting, and enhancements to support the firm’s operational goals.
Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements in payroll, timekeeping, and reporting.
Serve as the firm’s primary payroll subject matter expert and point of contact for employee inquiries.
Provide guidance on compensation structures, earnings codes, and time-entry procedures.
Offer training and support to managers and employees on payroll policies, timekeeping expectations, and system use.
Supervise payroll support staff or functionally lead payroll contributors across HR or Finance teams.
Partner with HR and Finance leaders on forecasting, compensation planning, benefits administration, and budgeting.
Support internal and external audits, including financial, benefits, and compliance audits.
Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field (preferred).
5+ years of payroll experience, with at least 2 years in a payroll leadership or management role.
Experience in professional services (engineering, architecture, consulting, legal, accounting, etc.) strongly preferred.
Multi-state payroll experience required; experience with project-based timekeeping ideal.
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification is a plus.
Strong understanding of payroll laws, multi-state regulations, and professional services billing environments.
High proficiency in payroll systems and HRIS platforms (e.g., ADP, UKG, Paycom, Workday, Deltek/Unanet).
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in reconciling complex time/earnings data.
Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Substantial movements (motion) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers in a repetitive manner.
Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers.
Close vision (Clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more); color vision (Ability to identify and distinguish colors).
Continuous sitting, standing, walking, using stairs, hearing, talking, bending, crouching, and working closely with others.
Exerting up to 50 pounds (up to 100 pounds via dolly) of force occasionally to lift, carry, pull, or move objects.
Benefits Of Joining Ag&e
Competitive salary
2 Performance Bonuses per year
Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability benefits covered at no cost to the employee
19 days of time off per year
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Human Resources
Industries
Civil Engineering
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Payroll Manager
role at
AG&E .
Position Summary The Payroll Manager oversees all payroll operations for a 250+ employee professional services organization, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across multiple states. This role requires a high level of precision, service orientation, and the ability to operate within a billable-hour, project-driven environment. The Payroll Manager partners closely with HR, Operations, and department leaders to support compensation programs, timekeeping accuracy, and firm-wide operational efficiency.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end biweekly and monthly payroll processing for exempt, non-exempt, hourly, and project-based staff.
Oversee the integrity of timekeeping data tied to client billing, project tracking, and overtime compliance.
Review, reconcile, and validate payroll data including hours, salaries, bonuses, incentives, deductions, garnishments, and benefit contributions.
Process off-cycle payments, corrections, and adjustments as needed.
Maintain payroll schedules, deadlines, and process documentation.
Ensure compliance with multi-state payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and firm policies.
Oversee payroll tax filings, W-2s, and year-end reporting, coordinate with external payroll tax partners when applicable.
Monitor regulatory updates impacting professional services (FLSA, job classifications, exempt status, salary thresholds).
Maintain strong internal controls to ensure audit readiness and data accuracy.
Administer payroll and timekeeping systems (e.g., ADP, Paycom, UKG, Workday, Deltek/Unanet integrations).
Ensure seamless data flow between HRIS, billing/project management systems, and accounting.
Lead system updates, troubleshooting, and enhancements to support the firm’s operational goals.
Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements in payroll, timekeeping, and reporting.
Serve as the firm’s primary payroll subject matter expert and point of contact for employee inquiries.
Provide guidance on compensation structures, earnings codes, and time-entry procedures.
Offer training and support to managers and employees on payroll policies, timekeeping expectations, and system use.
Supervise payroll support staff or functionally lead payroll contributors across HR or Finance teams.
Partner with HR and Finance leaders on forecasting, compensation planning, benefits administration, and budgeting.
Support internal and external audits, including financial, benefits, and compliance audits.
Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field (preferred).
5+ years of payroll experience, with at least 2 years in a payroll leadership or management role.
Experience in professional services (engineering, architecture, consulting, legal, accounting, etc.) strongly preferred.
Multi-state payroll experience required; experience with project-based timekeeping ideal.
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification is a plus.
Strong understanding of payroll laws, multi-state regulations, and professional services billing environments.
High proficiency in payroll systems and HRIS platforms (e.g., ADP, UKG, Paycom, Workday, Deltek/Unanet).
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in reconciling complex time/earnings data.
Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Substantial movements (motion) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers in a repetitive manner.
Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers.
Close vision (Clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more); color vision (Ability to identify and distinguish colors).
Continuous sitting, standing, walking, using stairs, hearing, talking, bending, crouching, and working closely with others.
Exerting up to 50 pounds (up to 100 pounds via dolly) of force occasionally to lift, carry, pull, or move objects.
Benefits Of Joining Ag&e
Competitive salary
2 Performance Bonuses per year
Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability benefits covered at no cost to the employee
19 days of time off per year
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Human Resources
Industries
Civil Engineering
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