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Payroll Manager

Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P.Chicago, IL

$91,800 - $146,900 / year

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Education
HR (PHR, SPHR, SHRM)
Career level
Director
Remote
Hybrid remote
Compensation
$91,800-$146,900/year
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

Cherry Bekaert's Shared Services team is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead a high-impact payroll function supporting a multi-entity organization. This role offers the opportunity to drive payroll excellence, enhance processes, and lead a collaborative team in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. This position is available to work in a hybrid capacity from one of our major office locations.

As a Payroll Manager, you will:

  • Lead and oversee the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll delivery across the organization and its subsidiaries

  • Provide leadership, coaching, and development to a team of payroll professionals, fostering accountability and continuous growth

  • Ensure all payroll transactions - including new hires, terminations, and compensation changes - are processed accurately and efficiently

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, delivering responsive and high-quality support to employees and leadership

  • Monitor and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, proactively implementing updates as needed

  • Prepare and review payroll-related filings and reporting, including tax payments, year-end forms, and required regulatory documentation

  • Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, and overall service delivery

  • Maintain and optimize payroll systems and tools to support business needs and scalability

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, People & Culture, Benefits, and IT teams to ensure seamless payroll operations and system integration

What you bring to the role:

  • High School Diploma required; FPC or CPP certification required

  • 10+ years of payroll experience in a corporate or professional services environment, including experience leading payroll teams

  • Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, and develop team members while driving high performance

  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines and ensure accuracy in a fast-paced environment

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization

  • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

  • Ability to prioritize a dynamic workload and adapt to evolving business needs

  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and Adobe Acrobat

  • Experience with Workday payroll required; exposure to UKG preferred

  • Experience supporting or leading payroll system implementations, preferably within Workday

What you can expect from us:

  • Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect

  • The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you

  • A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development

  • Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing

  • Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work

  • Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Benefits Information:

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Pay Range:

$91,800 to $146,900 per year

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at  https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

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FAQs About Payroll Manager Jobs at Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P.

What is the work location for this position at Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P.?
This job at Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. is located in Chicago, IL, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P.?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $91,800 and $146,900 per year.
What employment applies to this position at Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P.?
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P.?
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. is looking for a candidate with "Director" experience level.
What education level is required for this job?
The education requirement for this position is HR (PHR, SPHR, SHRM). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
What benefits are offered by Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. for this role?
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, Parental and Family Leave, and 401k Matching/Retirement Savings for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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