Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager

Charleston, SC – Hybrid, 3 days on site

JK Executive Strategies is proud to partner with a global manufacturer in search of a Payroll Manager to join its team!

We are seeking a highly skilled Payroll Manager for a full-time contract position in Charleston, SC. This role requires expertise in U.S. payroll processing, with a strong preference for candidates who have experience working with Canadian payroll. The ideal candidate is well-versed in payroll compliance and has experience with generating and interpreting payroll reports. They will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple locations. Additionally, they will have worked in small companies where they wore multiple hats or within complex organizations.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Utilize payroll / timekeeping systems to manage payroll processing, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Maintain payroll records, including earnings, deductions, benefits, and taxes.
• Handle payroll-related inquiries from employees and collaborate with HR and Finance teams to resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with multi-state and payroll tax laws, including garnishments, benefits deductions, and tax filings.
• Assist with year-end payroll processing, including W-2s and other tax-related documents.
• Identify and implement payroll process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Generate, analyze, and interpret payroll reports to track overtime trends, payroll expenses, and compensation data.
• Aggregate payroll data to provide insights for leadership on labor costs, forecasting, and compliance trends.
• Work with HR and Finance teams to review payroll metrics and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Requirements

Salary Range

JK Executive Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of JK Executive Strategies to provide equal opportunity in employment and conditions of employment to all individuals regardless of age, race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, veteran or military status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, familial status, prior arrest, domestic violence victim status, non-job related convictions, participation in lawful activities outside of our workplace, or any other status protected by law.