Payroll and Compliance Manager

Payroll And Compliance Manager

Department: Human Resources

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Location: Shield Technology Partners - Remote
• Reporting To: Julie Litteral
• Compensation: $100,000 - $125,000 / year

Description

Shield Technology Partners is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll & Compliance Manager to oversee payroll operations and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations across multiple U.S. portfolio companies. This individual will manage the full-cycle payroll process, enforce strong internal controls, and serve as the subject matter expert on wage and hour compliance, tax reporting, and benefits-related payroll integration.
In addition to managing day-to-day payroll operations, this role will support acquisition integrations by standardizing payroll processes, ensuring compliance alignment, and partnering with HR and Finance leadership to deliver a seamless employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Operations

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for multi-entity organizations.
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and benefits.
• Maintain payroll records and reconcile payroll accounts with the general ledger.
• Oversee payroll system administration and ensure data integrity.

Compliance Oversight

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
• Manage payroll tax filings, reporting, and remittances.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update policies and processes accordingly.
• Maintain segregation of duties and enforce approval protocols.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws

Integration Support

• Partner with HR to migrate newly acquired entities into STP’s payroll systems.
• Standardize payroll and compliance processes across acquisitions.
• Assist with system implementations, data conversions, and employee training.

Audit & Reporting

• Support external and internal audits with payroll documentation.
• Prepare compliance reports for leadership and regulators.
• Ensure accurate year-end reporting (W-2, 1099, etc.).

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance frameworks.
• Proficiency with payroll systems (UKG, ADP, Workday, or similar).
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and offshore teams.
• High integrity and discretion in handling sensitive employee data.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in MSP or IT services industry.
• Exposure to acquisition-driven environments