Senior Payroll Manager

Senior Payroll Manager

Salary: $120,000 - $145,000 + 10–15% bonus + ESOP

Why This Senior Payroll Manager Role Is Different

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• Flexibility: on-site to start, then flexible hybrid schedule
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• Benefits: free medical, $2K HSA contribution, strong PTO package
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• 4% 401k match
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• True ownership: build and elevate a best-in-class payroll function
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• Growth story: This organization has grown 5x in the last few years with continued expansion
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• Stability: cash positive, zero debt, strong EBITDA
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• Upside: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)– strong financial upside and long term stability!
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• Comp potential: Base + Bonus (10-15%) + ESOP (25–30% of total comp over time)
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• High impact: lead system/ERP transformation tied to payroll
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• Culture: family-oriented feel with real investment in people
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• Scale: 3oo employees across 10+ states (union and non-union)
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• Voted one of the Top Places to Work in CT
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What the Senior Payroll Manager Will Do

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• The Senior Payroll Manager will lead and optimize end-to-end payroll across a complex, multi-state environment
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• Ensure compliance with union agreements, prevailing wage, and certified payroll requirements
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• Oversee payroll taxes, W-2s, filings, and reconciliations
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• Drive payroll system and ERP conversion, integrating with accounting and job costing
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• Partner with finance on labor costing, reporting, and process alignment
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• The Senior Payroll Manager will build, mentor, and elevate the payroll team
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• Serve as a key advisor to leadership on payroll strategy, compliance, and risk
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What You Bring: Senior Payroll Manager

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• 7+ years of progressive payroll experience with full-cycle ownership
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• Deep expertise in multi-state, union payroll environments
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• Experience with payroll system implementations or ERP integrations
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If you’re looking for a Senior Payroll Manager role where you can lead, build, and make a real impact in a high-growth environment, this Senior Payroll Manager opportunity is worth exploring.

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