Payroll Manager

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Payroll Manager to join our team in Raleigh, North Carolina. This person will partner with leadership on strategy, compliance and complex tax issues. Payroll Manager will oversee payroll for 8,600 employees in more than 40 states and Puerto Rico.

The candidate will be involved in a variety of payroll functions and will work with employees at all levels across the firm.

• Collaborate with internal leadership and vendors to optimize processes and drive efficiency
• Oversee all aspects of payroll processing ensuring compliance with international, federal, state and local regulations
• Manage a team of four Payroll Accountants, including staff training, coaching, development and evaluation
• Collaborate with Finance Team to provide year end workpapers and budget information
• Continuously review and improve payroll processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy
• Vendor Management
• Worker’s Compensation Audit: annual estimate and run annual audit
• Oversee payroll accounting functions including review payroll journal entries, general ledger account reconciliations and comparison of payroll to the general ledger

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or Finance or related field preferred
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is a plus
• Proven experience as a Payroll Manager with 8+ years in payroll field
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations; Global payroll knowledge a plus
• Experience with the following is preferred: databases and reporting; payroll software; and multi-state tax (UKG Pro and Business Intelligence reporting preferred)
• Experience with Microsoft Office, technically proficient with Excel
• Strong leadership skills managing a team
• Strong interpersonal skills and client service mentality
• High degree of professionalism with demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information and maintain strict confidentiality
• Excellent organization, detail-orientation, and follow-through skills

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (you put in 4% -- we put in 8%) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
  • Aggregate company contribution since 2015 has been 18%.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Generous personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.