Interim Payroll Manager

Job description

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential. We are seeking an Interim Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations and ensure accurate, timely payroll processing during a temporary engagement. This individual will serve as a key resource for payroll compliance and process management. ### ### Responsibilities - Manage end-to-end payroll processing - Ensure compliance with payroll tax regulations - Review payroll reconciliations and reporting - Address payroll inquiries and discrepancies - Partner with HR and Finance on payroll-related matters - Support payroll audits and year-end activities - Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes ### Qualifications - Bachelor's degree preferred - 5+ years of payroll experience - Experience managing multi-state payroll - Knowledge of payroll tax regulations - Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, UKG, Workday, or Paycom - Strong analytical and organizational skills