Payroll Manager
full-time•United States
About this role
Reset your expectations of a health and wellness agency. From our inception, Fingerpaint has been driven by an unstoppable collective spirit of possibility. It’s that curiosity that’s at the heart of everything we do. From our legendary people-first culture to the hundreds of Fingerpainters who define us, we’ve reimagined what it means to be a healthcare and wellness advertising agency. Here, creativity happens naturally—we attract top talent and give them a space to grow and collaborate.
Fingerpaint is looking for an individual who has excellent communication skills and a proven willingness to deliver on multiple payrolls and projects within the Finance Department.
Key Responsibilities
- Payroll Administration: Oversee the preparation, distribution, and reporting of payroll for all employees, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
- System Management: Act as the primary administrator for our payroll platforms, maintaining data integrity and troubleshooting technical issues.
- Process Optimization: Continuously evaluate payroll workflows to identify opportunities for automation and efficiency.
- Compliance & Audit: Lead internal and external payroll audits; ensure all filings (940s, 941s, W-2s) are accurate and submitted on schedule.
- Reporting: Generate regular and ad-hoc financial reports for the Finance and HR leadership teams, including labor costs, tax breakdowns, and accruals.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in payroll management.
- Software Proficiency: Experience with ADP
- Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of payroll taxes, garnishments, benefits deductions, and FLSA regulations. Working knowledge of benefits including 401k, insurance, paid leave, and other voluntary deductions.
- Analytical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.) for data reconciliation.
- Communication: Ability to explain complex payroll and tax concepts to employees at all levels of the organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.
- Experience with multiple payrolls systems - ADP and Workday
- Experience with payroll system integrations and acquisitions
- Experience managing payroll for multi-state or international operations.
- Experience with system implementations or migrations between ADP and Workday.
Other facts
Tech stack
Payroll Administration,System Management,Process Optimization,Compliance,Audit,Reporting,Communication,Analytical Skills,Software Proficiency,Technical Knowledge
About Fingerpaint Group
We are Fingerpaint Group, a vibrant palette of people and expertise spanning the complete spectrum of life science solutions. Where others see limits, we see opportunity for originality. Visit us at www.fingerpaint.com
Team size: 501-1,000 employees
Website: https://www.fingerpaint.com/
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Advertising Services
Founding Year: 2008
What you'll do
- The Payroll Manager will oversee payroll preparation, distribution, and reporting while ensuring compliance with tax regulations. They will also manage payroll systems and lead audits to ensure accuracy in filings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Payroll Manager do at Fingerpaint Group?
As a Payroll Manager at Fingerpaint Group, you will: the Payroll Manager will oversee payroll preparation, distribution, and reporting while ensuring compliance with tax regulations. They will also manage payroll systems and lead audits to ensure accuracy in filings..
Why join Fingerpaint Group as a Payroll Manager?
Fingerpaint Group is a leading Advertising Services company.
Is the Payroll Manager position at Fingerpaint Group remote?
The Payroll Manager position at Fingerpaint Group is based in United States, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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