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Payroll Manager Atlanta GA

Onsite · Atlanta, Georgia
Posted August 12, 2026
payroll

Overview

Experienced Payroll Manager leading payroll operations for multi-location organization. Oversees accurate timely compliant payroll processing serves as subject matter expert for payroll systems reporting taxation audits and employee support. Requires deep knowledge of UKG Pro analytics and compliance.

What You'll Do14

  • 1Manage end-to-end payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees
  • 2Ensure payroll transactions are processed accurately and on schedule
  • 3Review payroll data including earnings deductions garnishments tax withholdings and adjustments
  • 4Validate timekeeping records overtime calculations holiday pay and special payroll circumstances
  • 5Ensure compliance with federal state and local payroll regulations and tax requirements
  • 6Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with company policies and legal requirements
  • 7Prepare payroll-related reports metrics and compliance documentation for leadership
  • 8Partner with vendors and payroll providers to troubleshoot issues and resolve discrepancies
  • 9Support employee education regarding payroll processes timekeeping requirements and self-service tools
  • 10Support internal and external audits by providing payroll documentation and analysis
  • 11Develop maintain and enhance payroll procedures controls and standard operating procedures
  • 12Analyze payroll trends identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements
  • 13Provide timely professional confidential support to employees and managers
  • 14Resolve complex payroll issues while maintaining high standards of customer service

Requirements11

  • 15+ years progressive payroll experience including substantial hands-on payroll processing responsibilities
  • 2Advanced experience using UKG Pro payroll systems
  • 3Strong knowledge of payroll regulations wage and hour laws payroll taxation and compliance requirements
  • 4Experience processing payroll for both hourly and salaried employee populations
  • 5Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables VLOOKUP XLOOKUP reconciliation and reporting
  • 6Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Accounting Business Administration Finance or related field
  • 710+ years payroll HR or operational experience
  • 8Experience supporting large multi-location organizations
  • 9Strong understanding of benefits administration and payroll-related deductions
  • 10Experience managing payroll audits tax reconciliations and compliance reporting
  • 11Background working closely with HR Finance and Operations leadership

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationAtlanta, Georgia

Required Skills

ukg proexcelpayroll processingcompliancetaxation
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