Payroll Manager
Payroll Manager – Family-Owned, Multi-Entity Organization
Green Bay, WI (Onsite, 5 days/week)
? Up to $125,000 base + strong benefits
Join a company where stability meets growth – and people always come first.
We’re partnering with a family-owned organization headquartered in Green Bay, WI, with more than 40 business units and 80+ locations across the U.S. and Canada. For over 70 years, this company has built a reputation for quality, integrity, and service in the building materials and manufacturing space. Their culture is collaborative, down-to-earth, and built on doing the right thing for customers and employees alike.
They’re seeking a Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a 900+ employee, multi-entity organization spanning the U.S. and Canada. This role is ideal for someone who loves the challenge of complex payroll, enjoys mentoring a strong team, and thrives in a company that values both precision and people.
Responsibilities
- Lead payroll operations across multiple states and Canada — ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
- Manage weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll cycles for multiple entities.
- Supervise and develop a payroll team of three, fostering accuracy and accountability.
- Partner with Finance and HR on reconciliations, audits, and reporting.
- Optimize Paylocity (or similar system) to improve efficiency and automation.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, provincial, and local wage/tax regulations.
- Support growth initiatives, including acquisitions and new system integrations.
Desired Skills and Experience
- 5+ years of multi-state payroll leadership; Canadian payroll experience preferred.
- Proven team leadership and mentoring ability.
- Strong knowledge of payroll tax, compliance, and accounting principles.
- Hands-on experience with Paylocity or comparable enterprise platforms.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, HR, or Business; CPP certification preferred.
- A collaborative, values-driven approach to leadership — integrity, accountability, teamwork.
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