Payroll and HRIS Manager

Company: CPL ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Location: Fairport
Posted on: January 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description PAYROLL AND HRIS MANAGER Why This Role Matters As the Payroll and HRIS Manager, you will lead and elevate our payroll and systems operations across multiple states and a diverse workforce—spanning in?office, hybrid, and remote team members nationwide. In this influential position, you’ll serve as a key leader within the HR organization and a strategic partner to the HR Operations Director. Your work will ensure our payroll runs flawlessly, our systems operate at peak efficiency, and our practices remain fully compliant with multi?state labor laws. You’ll be the go?to expert for team members and leaders alike, offering guidance, insight, and solutions that keep our people supported and our business moving forward. Collaboration is at the heart of this role. You’ll work closely with HR, Finance, and organizational leadership to streamline processes, strengthen internal controls, and enhance the overall employee experience. If you thrive in a fast?paced environment, enjoy optimizing systems, and want to make a meaningful impact across a growing organization, this is an opportunity to lead with purpose and shape the future of our HR operations. What You'll Do Payroll Management Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a multi-state workforce, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. Supervise HR/Payroll coordinator. Manage payroll tax filings, garnishments, and deductions. Set up new tax jurisdictions as needed. Advise and lead the launch into new states, ensuring compliance. Build scalable payroll processes, documentation, and internal controls. HR Systems & Compliance Ensure the accuracy of HRIS and payroll data. Ensure integration between ADP and timekeeping system (Deltek), as well as other external systems. Analyze and resolve discrepancies. Conduct internal auditing and quality control efforts. Ensure that ADP is being utilized to its fullest capability and that HR team members are supported with training and assistance with troubleshooting issues. Develop and execute the HRIS and HR technology strategy in alignment with the company’s goals and objectives. Support annual performance reviews and workforce planning initiatives. Supervision Engage and foster the growth of CPL team members: provide encouragement and regular feedback; and serve as a mentor/example for all levels of the team. Manage/oversee career conversations with your team on an established schedule (annual career conversations, regular check-ins, and the development of career plans for each team member). Influence your team through effective communication. What You Bring BS in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting or a related field of study. 7 years of full-cycle U.S. payroll experience, including multi-state complexity, systems ownership, and compliance leadership. Experience in a professional services environment is ideal. Thorough knowledge of federal and state regulations. Experience advising leadership on multi-state taxation, including remote employee taxation. Experience setting up new states. Experience with mergers and acquisitions preferred. Eagerness to take on national scope as our footprint expands. Expertise in long-term incentive taxation and determining eligible compensation for 401(k) contributions. Ability to quickly learn and own complex systems and regulations, with a strong eye for detail and accuracy. Analytically driven, with advanced computer and problem-solving skills. Advanced proficiency in HRIS, experience with ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred. HR certification (e.g., CCP, CBP, SHRM-CP, or PHR) is a plus. What We Offer: CPL cares about your future with us! That’s why we offer the following benefits to you and your family: Internal Mobility & Career Advancement Healthcare for you and your family including spouse coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription insurances. Single Plans with 100% paid premium Flexible Time Off 8 Holidays a year Retirement Savings Plan - Contribution from CPL to grow your retirement funds. Tuition Assistance: You may be eligible for continuing education assistance. Student Loan Assistance Program: CPL will contribute up to a maximum of $100 a month for 5 years ($6,000 total) towards student loan debt. Licensure Assistance Long-Term Disability Insurance Company/team member premium sharing Flexible Spending Account $5,000 dependent childcare annually paid 100% by team member pre-taxes. FREE Life Insurance and ADD Insurance Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance What Does It Look Like Working Here? We believe that building a strong community is about establishing a prevailing sense of fellowship among our team members, friends, and neighbors. Collaboration – working with others towards the best solution, placing great emphasis on the collective wisdom of our internal teams. Family – celebrating others’ successes, genuinely caring about the happiness and well-being of our team members and recognizing their own families as extensions of the CPL family. Fun – not taking oneself too seriously, fully understanding that fun at work is conducive to productivity. Inspiration – contributing to an uplifting workplace that facilitates growth and success by maintaining a positive, upbeat attitude. Integrity – doing what is ethically right and providing reliable follow-through on commitments. Ingenuity – seeking new opportunities and consistently identifying unexpected and practical ways to solve problems. The rate for this position generally ranges between $99k- $124k per year. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employees already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee's pay history will not be used in compensation decisions. CPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, military or veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. CPL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. CPL will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with CPL. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through our Talent Acquisition Team.

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