Description Our client in the exciting music industry is looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join their team on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will work closely with a dynamic payroll team to analyze, optimize, and document payroll processes while ensuring accuracy and efficiency. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to operational improvements and provide hands-on support in payroll management. Responsibilities: • Oversee payroll operations and support their largest business entity to ensure smooth processes. • Develop and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs), checklists, and process documentation to enhance team efficiency. • Identify gaps in payroll workflows and recommend effective solutions for process improvements. • Review general ledger (GL) flows, accruals, and transaction processes to ensure accuracy and compliance. • Assess team skills and structure, providing recommendations for optimizing team performance. • Provide hands-on processing support and serve as a backup for payroll operations when needed. • Analyze workers' compensation costs and variances to ensure proper management and reporting. • Collaborate on equity and bonus payouts, ensuring timely and accurate execution. • Work closely with financial reporting teams to streamline payroll accounting and reporting processes. • Conduct assessments of current payroll systems, including Workday, to evaluate and enhance functionality. Requirements • Extensive experience in payroll management, including operational oversight (hands-on processing experience preferred). • Strong knowledge of developing and refining SOPs, checklists, and process documentation. • Proven ability to conduct gap analyses and implement process improvements. • Familiarity with general ledger flows, accruals, and financial reporting requirements. • Experience with workers' compensation and bonus program management. • Proficiency in Workday Payroll and Workday HRIS systems. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address operational challenges. • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including finance and reporting departments. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .