Job Title: Payroll Manager
Location: Dallas, TX; Tampa, FL; Phoenix, AZ
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Payroll Manager to join our team. This individual will oversee and manage all payroll operations across multiple brands and entities using ADP Workforce Now. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of multi-entity, multi-state payroll for hourly workforces, experience integrating newly acquired companies into payroll systems, and solid expertise in payroll tax compliance and commission/variable pay plans. Prior experience in residential home services and Private Equity-backed environments is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage end-to-end payroll processing for multiple brands and entities on a weekly or bi-weekly basis for hourly and salaried employees, including processing commission and other variable compensation programs.
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Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage & hour laws and best practices.
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Lead payroll system configurations, upgrades, and integrations in ADP Workforce Now, including new company setups post-acquisition.
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Partner with HR, Finance, and M&A teams to onboard newly acquired companies into ADP and standardize payroll processes.
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Oversee payroll tax filings and ensure timely remittance of all payroll taxes.
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Manage year-end payroll processes, including W-2s, tax reconciliations, and audits.
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Maintain accurate payroll records, reports, and documentation in accordance with company policy and regulatory requirements.
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Support internal and external audits related to payroll.
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Troubleshoot payroll discrepancies and provide exceptional customer service to employees.
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Provide payroll reporting and analysis to Finance and leadership as needed.
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Stay current with payroll laws and regulatory changes.
Qualifications:
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7+ years of payroll management experience.
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Extensive experience with ADP Workforce Now payroll and reporting systems required.
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Demonstrated experience processing payroll for multiple entities with hourly and salaried employees in multiple states.
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Experience integrating acquisitions into ADP Workforce Now.
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Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations and compliance.
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Experience in residential home services, construction, or similar hourly-based industries preferred.
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Private Equity-backed company experience is a strong plus.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting.
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Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization.
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CPP certification is a plus.
THE COMPANY:
HighGround is a private equity-backed leader in the disaster mitigation and property restoration services industry. The company was created in 2020 with the acquisition of Dry Force headquartered in Dallas, TX. Over the past 6+ years, HighGround has acquired fourteen additional brands across the US, encompassing decades of industry experience and market success. HighGround companies leverage industry leading technology, both in the field and in back-office operations, as well as a highly trained professional workforce delivering best-in-class service to its customers. Leading online reviews validate its commitment to service and have resulted in deep business-to-business relationships with leading plumbers, HVAC providers, home builders, digital referral partners and property management firms. These potential referral sources across North America provide a highly efficient channel to residential and commercial markets.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Compensation will be commensurate with experience including a competitive base salary, annual bonus and competitive benefits package to include:
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Choice of 4 medical plans
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FSA medical and dependent spending account or HSA available with high-deductible plan
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Vision and Dental Insurance (2 dental plans to choose from!)
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Company paid Long/Short term Disability
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Company Paid Life Insurance $25k and voluntary buy up life insurance
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401k with company matching
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Ancillary Benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, Accident)
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Paid time off and Holidays
