Payroll Systems Manager (6215)

itD is seeking a Payroll Systems Manager to lead payroll operations and payroll technology initiatives that ensure accurate compliant and efficient payroll delivery across a growing workforce. This role will serve as the subject matter expert for payroll systems and processes partnering across HR Finance Benefits and Legal to drive operational excellence enhance employee experience and support global payroll initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in payroll operations payroll systems administration and process optimization with a proven track record of improving payroll accuracy compliance and scalability.

Location: Remote within the United States. Candidates located in DFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) or Houston Texas are preferred.

We provide comprehensive medical benefits a 401k plan paid holidays and more.

Please note that we are only considering direct W2 candidates at this time as we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize payroll platforms including configuration workflows security permissions audits reporting and integrations.
• Process and oversee multi-state U.S. payroll including off-cycle payrolls bonuses commissions garnishments tax reporting and year-end activities.
• Troubleshoot payroll system issues and coordinate with vendors to resolve technical and operational challenges.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve payroll accuracy efficiency compliance and employee experience.
• Develop maintain and document payroll standard operating procedures internal controls and process documentation.
• Partner closely with HR Finance Benefits and Legal teams to support compensation changes leave programs compliance requirements and reporting needs.
• Lead payroll-related projects system enhancements testing efforts and vendor management activities.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing payroll documentation reports and compliance records.
• Assist with global payroll initiatives and collaborate with international stakeholders to support payroll operations across multiple countries.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior payroll team members as needed.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Human Resources Business Administration or a related field.
• 57 years of payroll operations experience including multi-state U.S. payroll processing.
• 3 years of payroll systems administration and management experience.
• 3 years of global payroll experience supporting multiple countries and regions.
• Experience administering payroll platforms such as Paycom Rippling ADP UKG or similar solutions.
• Strong knowledge of federal state and local payroll regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing payroll audits reporting controls and process documentation.
• Experience partnering with HR Finance Benefits and Legal stakeholders.
• Strong systems troubleshooting configuration and process improvement skills.
• Experience working within a consulting professional services or client-facing environment.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• 10 years of payroll experience.
• Experience with Paycom Rippling NetSuite and QuickBooks.
• Experience supporting payroll operations for a global workforce.
• Experience leading payroll system implementations upgrades or optimization initiatives.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.
• Experience managing payroll vendors and third-party service providers.
• Experience mentoring payroll specialists analysts or coordinators.

Education

Bachelors degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience required.

Company Description
About itD: We are part of a new generation of consulting and software development company that blends diversity innovation and integrity with real business results. Our structure rejects any strong hierarchy empowering us to deliver excellent results. We are a woman- and minority-led firm. Every day we challenge ourselves to be considerate fair and to re-think what great outcomes mean for our customers. This permeates down to how we approach every interaction on every project for every client. Youll thrive here if you are a dynamic self-starter a difference-maker or someone who wants to deliver great results without constraints.

The itD Digital Experience: Joining us means youll be part of our global community you have a say about your own career journey and youll get a chance to give back to causes that matter. You will experience working with Fortune 500 companies and high-performance teams across numerous industries. itD offers our employees excellent benefits such as medical dental vision life insurance paid holidays 401K matching networking & career learning and development programs. We are growing and we want to see you grow! Visit to learn more about what working at itD can mean for you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or protected veteran status or any other legally protected basis in accordance with applicable law. itD is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or to perform the essential functions of a position please contact us at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Additional Info
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