Payroll Manager

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Payroll Manager for a leading construction industry client supporting a large-scale, fast-paced organization. This individual will take ownership of a high-volume, weekly payroll operation, ensuring accurate and compliant processing across multiple states and complex pay structures. The ideal candidate brings a strong command of payroll operations—from taxation and reconciliation to audit and reporting—paired with hands-on Workday experience. This role will lead a growing payroll team, partner cross-functionally with accounting and compliance groups, and continuously improve payroll processes. We are looking for a confident, engaging leader who thrives in a deadline-driven environment and can maintain precision while operating at scale.

Day-to-Day:

• Manage and oversee weekly multi-state payroll processing for 3,000+ employees
• Ensure accurate processing of timesheets, earnings, deductions, taxes, and direct deposits
• Conduct thorough payroll audits, validations, and reconciliations
• Handle payroll corrections, off-cycle payments, tax adjustments, and manual entries
• Oversee payroll tax compliance, filings, and correspondence across jurisdictions

Skills and Requirements

• 8–10+ years of true end-to-end payroll experience (pure payroll, not HR/benefits-focused)
• Experience managing high-volume, weekly payroll processing for large organizations (~2,500–3,000+ employees)
• Proven experience with multi-state payroll including taxes, garnishments, deductions, and compliance
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations (FLSA, FICA, federal/state/local requirements)
• Hands-on experience with Workday payroll processing highly preferred (not just implementation/setup)
• Experience performing full-cycle payroll review, audits, reconciliations, and sign-offs
• 2-3 years' experience in direct management (Will oversee 2 payroll team members)
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment (weekly payroll cadence)
• Strong communication skills with a high-energy, engaging, professional presence

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].