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Payroll ManagerSunrise Landscape • Tampa, FL, US
Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager

Sunrise Landscape • Tampa, FL, US
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Payroll Manager

Sunrise Landscape, an established commercial landscape organization for more than 40 years, is excited by our vision to deliver excellent customer service in the areas of landscape design, installation and maintenance to our clients with the help of our 1,000+ employees. We are proud to have achieved the Lawn & Landscape Top 100 honor and are continuing to build a great place to work with a commitment to landscape and service excellence. As a rapidly growing, private-equity-backed company, we're building scalable systems and teams to support our next chapter of growth.

Position Summary

The Payroll Manager is responsible for leading and executing all aspects of payroll processing across Sunrise's multi-location operations. This role ensures accurate and timely pay for all employees (hourly, salaried, and seasonal H-2B team members), compliance with federal and state regulations, and continuous improvement of payroll systems, reporting, and processes. The Payroll Manager partners closely with Finance, Talent & People, and field leadership to ensure data integrity and a seamless employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Operations

  • Manage biweekly payroll processing for 1,100+ employees across multiple entities, states, and pay types.
  • Ensure accurate calculation of wages, bonuses, PTO, commissions, deductions, and reimbursements.
  • Validate time and attendance imports from HRIS and scheduling systems (e.g., Aspire).
  • Maintain payroll controls and reconcile discrepancies promptly.
  • Review and approve all payroll-related general ledger entries and reports.
  • Support integration of new HCM (Payroll, HRIS, etc) in 2026

Compliance & Auditing

  • Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local wage laws (FLSA, overtime, garnishments, etc.).
  • Oversee and file payroll taxes, W-2s, 1099s, and year-end reconciliations.
  • Manage audits and respond to requests from external auditors, workers comp, and government agencies.
  • Monitor changes in payroll-related laws and regulations and update internal processes accordingly.

    • Systems & Process Improvement

  • Serve as the system administrator for the payroll module within the HRIS.
  • Partner with internal teams to streamline workflows, automation, and reporting.
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for payroll processes.
  • Lead testing, implementation, and optimization of new payroll or timekeeping systems.

    • Leadership & Partnership

  • Supervise and coach payroll specialists.
  • Collaborate with Talent & People on employee data accuracy, terminations, and compensation changes.
  • Partner with Finance on GL reconciliations, accruals, and forecasting.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for payroll questions across the organization.

    • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 8+ years of multi-state payroll experience, preferably in a large hourly workforce environment.
  • Experience with high-volume, seasonal, or multi-entity payroll processing.
  • In-depth knowledge of payroll regulations and tax compliance.
  • Strong analytical and Excel skills; ability to reconcile data and identify errors quickly.
  • Proven experience implementing or optimizing payroll or HRIS systems (e.g., ADP, Paylocity, Paycom, UKG, etc.).
  • Excellent attention to detail, confidentiality, and customer service orientation.
  • CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) preferred.

    • Success Measures

  • 100% accurate and on-time payroll each cycle.
  • Reduced manual adjustments and reprocessing.
  • Streamlined integration between timekeeping, HRIS, and finance systems.
  • Strong audit readiness and compliance record.
  • Improved payroll reporting and visibility for finance and leadership.

    • Why Join Sunrise

    At Sunrise, you'll be part of a growing company that values professionalism, teamwork, and results. You'll have the opportunity to modernize payroll processes, build scalable infrastructure, and make a visible impact on both our employees and our business operations.

    Compensation

    Compensation for this role will be market competitive and will commensurate with experience. More details provided throughout the application. In addition to base salary there is an annual incentive compensation bonus. Sunrise also offers a competitive medical, dental and vision plan, 401k matching and attractive paid time away programs.

  • To apply, please provide a professional resume.
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