Drive Accuracy. Ensure Compliance. Deliver Results.

Valet Living is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead with precision, integrity, and operational excellence. Reporting to the Senior Director, Accounting Operations, this role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and seamless associate experience. From complex transactions and system audits to process innovation and cross-functional collaboration, this leader will drive efficiency, mitigate risk, and deliver high-quality payroll operations that support the business.

Compensation & Work Environment Details:

Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000
Bonus Target: 10% of annual salary
Work environment: Remote

What You'll Do:

Lead Payroll Operations: Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state workforce, ensuring timely, accurate, and fully compliant execution.
Safeguard Compliance: Monitor and interpret payroll laws, regulations, and best practices to ensure ongoing adherence and mitigate risks.
Oversee Complex Transactions: Review and process bonuses, commissions, equity compensation, off-cycle payments, and statutory deductions with accuracy and integrity.
Maintain System Integrity: Conduct regular audits, reconciliations, and data validations to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with policies.
Elevate Processes: Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and associate experience.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with HR, Finance, and IT to resolve issues, integrate data seamlessly, and support business objectives.
Vendor Management: Serve as primary liaison for payroll vendors, ensuring service-level agreements are met and high-quality support is provided.
Develop the Team: Supervise, coach, and develop payroll team members through feedback, training, and career growth opportunities.
Deliver Insights: Prepare and analyze payroll reports to support internal stakeholders, audits, and financial reconciliations.
Document & Standardize: Maintain payroll policies, procedures, and workflows to drive operational consistency and compliance.

What We're Looking For:

Experience: 7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-state payroll; 2+ years managing a payroll team.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Human Resources preferred.
Certification: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) required.
Tech Savvy: Experience with Workday Payroll is required; strong system knowledge and ability to identify automation opportunities.
Compliance Knowledge: Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll regulations, taxes, and reporting requirements.
Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret payroll data, conduct reconciliations, and provide actionable insights.
Leadership: Proven ability to manage, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.
Confidentiality & Integrity: High level of discretion when managing sensitive payroll and associate information.
Analytical Person: Adept at resolving discrepancies and addressing payroll issues quickly and effectively.

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

At Valet Living, we do not just provide essential services, we build careers, create opportunities, and cultivate a culture of excellence. As part of our team, you'll experience a workplace where leadership is about service, growth is the norm, and every detail matters.

Comprehensive Benefits:

Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you & your family, plus HSA with employer contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts
Financial Security: 401k with company match, life and disability insurance, AD&D, and business travel coverage
Flexible Time Off: No preset accruals-manage your time and work-life balance your way, plus 10 company-paid holidays.
Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year and access to our online education center
Additional Perks: Referral bonuses, pet insurance, associate assistance programs, discount programs, rewards, recognition, and free access to Torch Fitness virtual programs

The final compensation offered will be determined based on various factors, including the candidate's location, level of experience, and skill set. As such, it may fall outside the range listed above.

The application window is anticipated to close 60 days from the date the job is posted.

Ready to drive accuracy, compliance, and impact? Apply today and help deliver what's next at Valet Living.

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Valet Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Valet Living is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at accomodationrequest@valetliving.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Please note, this is a dedicated e-mail box designed exclusively to assist applicants with accommodation requests in relation to Valet Living's recruiting process. Inquiries about the status of applications will not receive a response from this e-mail box. We will make accommodations during the recruitment process in accordance with applicable law.

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