Sr. Manager, Payroll

TL;DR

Sr. Manager, Payroll (Finance): Managing in-house payroll operations for over 10,000 employees across 40+ taxable entities with an accent on multi-state compliance, system optimization, and government contracting regulations. Focus on leading the payroll department, ensuring accurate tax filings, and driving process improvements within the Deltek Costpoint environment.

Location: Remote (US). Preference for candidates local to Herndon, Virginia.

Salary: $140,000–$160,000

Company

hirify.global is an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) delivering agile solutions to federal government customers in areas including IT, logistics, and systems engineering while supporting its shareholder communities.

What you will do

• Manage centralized payroll operations for 10,000+ employees across all 50 states.
• Supervise the maintenance and configuration of automated payroll systems, including Deltek T&E and Costpoint.
• Coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation.
• Ensure compliance with federal government contracting regulations, Service Contract Act, and Davis-Bacon Act.
• Lead, motivate, and evaluate department staff while establishing payroll policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with executive management to audit processes and improve general ledger posting efficiency.

Requirements

• 5+ years of payroll experience, including multi-state payroll processing.
• 3+ years of managerial experience leading payroll teams.
• Experience with in-house payroll systems is required.
• Strong preference for Federal Government Contracting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience with Deltek T&E and Costpoint.
• Familiarity with collective bargaining agreements.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement options including 401(k).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time employees.
• Supportive work environment committed to diversity and innovation.
• Growth opportunities within a global enterprise.