Payroll Manager (Hybrid)

Payroll Manager (Hybrid) Job Locations US-OH-Cincinnati Company Meridian Bioscience, Corp Department Finance # of Openings 1 About Meridian Meridian Bioscience is a fully integrated life science company that develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a broad range of innovative diagnostic products. We are dedicated to developing and delivering better solutions that give answers with speed, accuracy and simplicity that are redefining the possibilities of life from discovery to diagnosis. We are looking for talented and passionate individuals that help drive our vision. Our innovative culture will allow interested candidates to discover and create, through collaboration, cutting edge solutions to tough problems. Job Summary The Payroll Manager is responsible for leading the accurate, timely, and compliant administration of payroll for Meridian's U.S. business units. This position owns the end-to-end payroll function, including payroll processing, tax administration, timekeeping validation, reconciliations, reporting, controls, vendor management, and year-end activities. Serving as Meridian's primary payroll subject matter expert, the Payroll Manager establishes payroll procedures, provides guidance on complex payroll matters, and partners with Finance, HR, Benefits, HRIS, employees, managers, and third-party vendors to ensure effective payroll operations. The position leads payroll-related audits, system enhancements, integrations, compliance initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts designed to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, controls, business continuity, and the employee experience Key Duties - Lead and own the end-to-end administration of biweekly, multi-state payrolls, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, compliance, and adherence to established review and approval controls. - Manage payroll transactions including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonuses, commissions, relocation payments, overtime, taxable benefits, and other earnings and deductions. - Review, approve, and process off-cycle payrolls, adjustments, reversals, and correction payments. - Review, verify, and reconcile payroll data prior to payroll transmission and validate final payroll results and confirmed reports. - Oversee the validation and reconciliation of timesheets, attendance records, and other payroll inputs before payments are processed. - Establish and maintain payroll calendars, procedures, documentation, service expectations, and operating standards. - Serve as the final payroll review and escalation point for complex transactions, corrections, employee concerns, compliance matters, and operational issues. - Maintain appropriate payroll process documentation, cross-training, backup coverage, and business continuity procedures to reduce operational risk. - Provide functional direction and subject matter expertise to employees and internal partners supporting payroll-related activities. Payroll Compliance and Tax Administration Ensure payroll operations comply with applicable federal, state, and local payroll, wage and hour, taxation, withholding, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting payroll administration and lead the implementation of requiredprocess,system, or policy changes. Prepareand submitaccurate and timely federal, state, and local payroll tax filings, payments, and required governmental reporting, whether completed internally or through third-party providers. Review and reconcile payroll tax and wage withholding reports for federal, state, and local jurisdictions. Research and resolve payroll tax notices, agency inquiries, discrepancies, and other compliance-related matters. Manage garnishment administratio