HRIS Payroll Manager

HRIS & Payroll Manager

Position Summary

The HRIS & Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization’s Human Resources Information Systems (Dayforce) and payroll operations to ensure accuracy, compliance, efficiency, and data integrity. This role partners closely with HR, Finance, IT, and leadership to optimize systems, drive process improvements, and support strategic workforce initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

HRIS Management

Administer, maintain, and optimize the Dayforce platform to ensure data accuracy, system integrity, and user effectiveness

Lead system upgrades, implementations, integrations, and enhancements

Manage HR data governance, including data audits, reporting standards, and security controls

Develop and maintain HR dashboards, reports, and analytics to support business decisions

Serve as the primary liaison between HR, IT, and system vendors

Payroll Management

Oversee end-to-end payroll processing ensuring timely and accurate payment of employees.

Manage high-volume payments: bonuses, commissions, and equity events.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax requirements

Manage payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting

Work closely with HR and Finance departments to ensure integration between payroll and other HR/finance systems

Lead issue resolution related to payroll discrepancies or employee inquiries

Oversee quarter-end, W-2 preparation, year-end reconciliations, ACA reporting and resolution of federal and state tax notices.

Process Improvement & Compliance

Ensure payroll and time data integrity through reconciliations and variance analysis

Identify opportunities to streamline HR and payroll processes through automation and best practices

Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws, tax regulations, and internal policies

Develop and document standard operating procedures

Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal controls

Leadership & Collaboration

Supervise, mentor, and develop payroll and HRIS team members, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement

Establish clear goals, expectations, and performance standards for the team

Lead training initiatives to ensure staff remain current on payroll regulations

Provide training and support to HR and business stakeholders on system use and payroll processes

Translate payroll data into actionable insights for leadership

Partner with HR leadership on strategic initiatives such as workforce planning, total rewards, and employee experience

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field

5–8+ years of experience in HRIS and payroll management

Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax compliance, and reporting requirements

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills to derive actionable insights from complex datasets, identify opportunities, and provide innovative solutions

Maintains high integrity and confidentiality of company and department function

Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail

Adept at building relationships with internal teams and external partners

Experience with HRIS platforms

Advanced Excel skills and experience analyzing payroll, workforce, or HR data; reporting and analytics experience preferred

Preferred

Professional certifications (e.g., CPP, SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR)

Experience leading system implementations or upgrades

Multi-state payroll experience

Compensation: $135,000 - $155,000 + 10% annual bonus opportunity