Payroll Manager in Vienna, Virginia at TAKE2 CONSULTING LLC

Do you possess the qualities to excel as a Payroll Manager within a dynamic, rapidly expanding, entrepreneurial mid-sized company? If your answer is yes, then we invite you to join Take2! Since our establishment in 2015, Take2 has experienced remarkable growth. We are proud to be listed as an Inc. 5000 company for seven consecutive years and have been recognized as one of the fastest-growing businesses by the Washington Business Journal for three years. In ten years, we have grown? to a team of over 900 employees.?

What distinguishes Take2 is our unique approach to delivering Commercial and Federal IT staffing and consulting services, coupled with our resolute commitment to tackling the human capital challenges faced by our Federal and commercial clientele. Our specialization in cybersecurity, cloud and infrastructure, software development, and data solutions has positioned us as pioneers, elevating us significantly above the competition.?

Overview:

The Payroll Manager oversees all payroll operations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely processing for all employees across Take2. This role plays a key part in maintaining financial integrity and driving operational efficiency. The Payroll Manager partners closely with People Operations and department leaders to manage payroll systems, reporting, audits, and process improvements that align with Take2 policies and federal, state, and local regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full payroll cycle, ensuring accurate and timely processing for a workforce of 1,000+ employees across multiple pay groups, compensation structures, commissions, and draw programs.
• Oversee day-to-day Payroll operations, providing tactical leadership, guidance, and support to ensure accurate payroll processing, timekeeping management, commission administration, and compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and develop the Payroll team through clear performance expectations, accountability, training, and continuous process improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence and professional growth.
• Serve as the escalation point for payroll, commission, draw, and timesheet discrepancies, resolving issues promptly while providing clear communication and support to employees, managers, and leadership.
• Act as the primary owner and subject matter expert for payroll systems and processes, including onboarding setup within Costpoint and integration across payroll-related platforms.
• Serve as the primary trainer for payroll systems, processes, commission structures, draw administration, and compliance requirements, delivering onboarding and ongoing training to new hires, managers, and internal team members.
• Lead all payroll compliance activities, including payroll tax filings, wage and hour compliance, regulatory reporting, audits, and internal controls to ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Maintain current knowledge of payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, leave requirements, commission payment requirements, and multi-state payroll compliance to proactively mitigate organizational risk.
• Partner closely with Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, and Business Unit leaders to support employee lifecycle transactions, payroll reconciliations, journal entries, compensation tracking, and month-end/year-end close activities.
• Own and manage all commission administration processes within Bullhorn, including commission setup, tracking, validation, reporting, approvals, payroll processing coordination, and distribution of commission statements to employees and leadership.
• Oversee and administer all employee draw programs and compensation metrics, ensuring accurate setup, tracking, reconciliation, reporting, repayment monitoring (where applicable), and payroll processing of all draw activity.
• Partner with Business Unit leaders to validate commission calculations, resolve compensation discrepancies, and ensure timely and accurate payout processing.
• Analyze payroll, commission, and draw workflows to identify opportunities for increased efficiency, automation, scalability, and enhanced internal controls while implementing payroll best practices.
• Support audits, reporting requests, and leadership inquiries by preparing payroll, commission, and compensation-related metrics, analytics, and documentation with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Ensure payroll operations maintain strong service levels, responsiveness, confidentiality, and alignment with company policies and strategic business objectives.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of payroll experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role
• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional)?certification preferred

Qualifications:

• Experience managing payroll for a multi-state workforce of 500+ employees (experience with federal contracting or government compliance is a plus)
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems (e.g., Paylocity and ADP)
• Experience preparing for and supporting internal/external audits and compliance reviews
• Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to create reports, analyze data, and identify trends
• In-depth understanding of payroll regulations, tax compliance, multi-state and jurisdiction tax requirements, and reporting requirements
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and mentor a payroll team while fostering accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to partner effectively with HR, Finance, and Business Unit leaders
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Maintains strict confidentiality and exercises sound judgment when handling sensitive employee and financial information

Discover What Take2 Has to Offer You:

• An opportunity to profoundly influence the course of a rapidly growing company, where your efforts will be acknowledged and commemorated.?
• An extensive benefits package comprising Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 Holidays, Health/Vision/Dental coverage, a 401k Match, and additional perks.?
• We value work-life balance. Our support and flexibility empower you to excel professionally and personally.?
• We're committed to nurturing your growth with ongoing training, mentorship programs, and a collaborative environment that encourages continuous learning, fostering a clear career path for your journey toward success.?
• Be part of a team that values collaboration, diversity, and innovation. Our inclusive culture creates an environment where every idea matters, emphasizing the importance of teamwork.?

Take2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.??

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