Payroll Manager - Remote Position

About the Role

VENTES is now seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Payroll Manager to oversee end-to-end payroll operations in a fully remote capacity. As a Payroll Manager, you will ensure accurate, compliant, and scalable payroll processes for our growing organization. You will work closely with the People, Finance, and Accounting teams to deliver an exceptional payroll experience for employees while enhancing internal controls and operational efficiency.

What You'll Do

• Own and evolve payroll operations to ensure they are accurate, compliant, scalable, and employee-friendly as the company expands.
• Lead payroll process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives to streamline operations.
• Serve as the internal subject matter expert on payroll compliance and wage and hour regulations.
• Manage end-to-end payroll operations for approximately 300 U.S.-based employees across multiple states.
• Partner with People, Finance, and Accounting to ensure accurate employee data, compensation changes, approvals, and payroll reporting.
• Maintain strong internal controls, data integrity, confidentiality, and audit readiness.
• Manage relationships with payroll, timekeeping, benefits, and 401k vendors, including UKG Ready and potential EOR partners.
• Oversee benefit deductions, retirement contributions, garnishments, and payroll tax jurisdiction setup/maintenance.
• Process bi-weekly multi-state payrolls for exempt, non-exempt, hourly, and salaried employees, including commissions, bonuses, and non-standard payments.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll activities, including reconciliations, payroll tax filings (940, 941, W-3), reporting, and audit support.

Requirements

• 6 to 10 years of progressive payroll experience in a lead or manager role.
• Experience processing multi-state payrolls in a growing organization.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local wage and hour laws and payroll tax regulations.
• Experience with UKG Ready strongly preferred.
• CPP certification preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability.
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines with high accuracy.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary in the range of $80,000 to $100,000 per year.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
• Opportunity to lead and innovate payroll processes.
• Collaborative team culture with a focus on professional growth.
• Access to resources and tools to enhance your work experience.