Senior Payroll Manager

TL;DR

Senior Payroll Manager: Leading end-to-end payroll operations for a multi-state workforce with an accent on compliance, tax accuracy, and audit readiness. Focus on driving process improvements, mentoring the payroll team, and partnering with HR and Finance to ensure operational excellence in a high-growth environment.

Location: Must be based in La Grange, KY

Salary: $115,000–$130,000 + Annual Bonus

Company

A healthcare intelligence company leveraging an AI-powered platform to drive financial outcomes and efficiency for health plans across the country.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end bi-weekly and semimonthly payroll operations for 3,000+ employees.
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and wage regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the payroll team to foster a culture of accuracy and accountability.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex payroll inquiries and off-cycle payments.
• Partner with HR and Accounting to align payroll inputs, benefit deductions, and reporting.
• Evaluate and optimize payroll workflows, systems, and internal controls for scalability.

Requirements

• Must be based in La Grange, KY
• Proven experience overseeing payroll operations in a complex, multi-state organization.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll compliance, tax laws, and wage and hour regulations.
• Direct experience with prevailing wage reporting and compliance.
• Strong leadership experience managing a payroll function.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and 401(k) with company match.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• FSA and HSA options.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Flexible and trusting work environment.