Payroll Systems Manager (6215)

itD is seeking a Payroll Systems Manager to lead payroll operations and payroll technology initiatives that ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll delivery across a growing workforce. This role will serve as the subject matter expert for payroll systems and processes, partnering across HR, Finance, Benefits, and Legal to drive operational excellence, enhance employee experience, and support global payroll initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in payroll operations, payroll systems administration, and process optimization, with a proven track record of improving payroll accuracy, compliance, and scalability.

Location: Remote within the United States. Candidates located in DFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) or Houston, Texas are preferred.

We provide comprehensive medical benefits, a 401k plan, paid holidays, and more.

Please note that we are only considering direct W2 candidates at this time, as we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize payroll platforms, including configuration, workflows, security permissions, audits, reporting, and integrations.
• Process and oversee multi-state U.S. payroll, including off-cycle payrolls, bonuses, commissions, garnishments, tax reporting, and year-end activities.
• Troubleshoot payroll system issues and coordinate with vendors to resolve technical and operational challenges.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve payroll accuracy, efficiency, compliance, and employee experience.
• Develop, maintain, and document payroll standard operating procedures, internal controls, and process documentation.
• Partner closely with HR, Finance, Benefits, and Legal teams to support compensation changes, leave programs, compliance requirements, and reporting needs.
• Lead payroll-related projects, system enhancements, testing efforts, and vendor management activities.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing payroll documentation, reports, and compliance records.
• Assist with global payroll initiatives and collaborate with international stakeholders to support payroll operations across multiple countries.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior payroll team members as needed.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5–7+ years of payroll operations experience, including multi-state U.S. payroll processing.
• 3+ years of payroll systems administration and management experience.
• 3+ years of global payroll experience supporting multiple countries and regions.
• Experience administering payroll platforms such as Paycom, Rippling, ADP, UKG, or similar solutions.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing payroll audits, reporting, controls, and process documentation.
• Experience partnering with HR, Finance, Benefits, and Legal stakeholders.
• Strong systems troubleshooting, configuration, and process improvement skills.
• Experience working within a consulting, professional services, or client-facing environment.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• 10+ years of payroll experience.
• Experience with Paycom, Rippling, NetSuite, and QuickBooks.
• Experience supporting payroll operations for a global workforce.
• Experience leading payroll system implementations, upgrades, or optimization initiatives.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.
• Experience managing payroll vendors and third-party service providers.
• Experience mentoring payroll specialists, analysts, or coordinators.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience required.

Company DescriptionAbout itD: We are part of a new generation of consulting and software development company that blends diversity, innovation, and integrity with real business results. Our structure rejects any strong hierarchy, empowering us to deliver excellent results. We are a woman- and minority-led firm. Every day, we challenge ourselves to be considerate, fair and to re-think what great outcomes mean for our customers. This permeates down to how we approach every interaction, on every project, for every client. You’ll thrive here if you are a dynamic self-starter, a difference-maker or someone who wants to deliver great results, without constraints.

The itD Digital Experience: Joining us means you’ll be part of our global community, you have a say about your own career journey, and you’ll get a chance to give back to causes that matter. You will experience working with Fortune 500 companies and high-performance teams across numerous industries. itD offers our employees excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, 401K + matching, networking & career learning and development programs. We are growing and we want to see you grow! Visit https://itdtech.com/careers to learn more about what working at itD can mean for you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. itD is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us at recruiting@itdtech.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Additional InfoDynamic environment in a culture of respect, empowerment and recognition for a job well done, apply today!