Hybrid Payroll Manager presso LinkLogistics

Link Logistics Real Estate (“Link”) is a leading operator of last-mile logistics real estate. Established by Blackstone in 2019, the company connects consumption, technology, and the supply chain across its portfolio, which spans more than half a billion square feet. With more than 5 percent of U.S. GDP flowing through our spaces, we leverage our scale, proprietary data and insights, and foundational focus on sustainability to drive success for our customers’ businesses and deliver value for our stakeholders. Link Logistics strives to be the most equitable and inclusive industrial real estate company in the business. We put our people, customers, and communities first and find ways to make a conscious, positive impact where we live and work, prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across our workforce to deliver an optimal employee experience. Every day, we work to reinvent and lead our industry forward by thinking bigger and challenging the status quo. 

Because we believe that good business must be synonymous with doing good, strong environmental, social and governance practices are foundational to our identity as a firm. These practices include setting ambitious goals to combat climate change, partnering with local nonprofits, and prioritizing internal diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. We seek to use our position, ideas, and influence to drive progress in our industry and the wider world.  At Link, we give our customers space to grow—and we give people space to grow, too. 

Link Logistics Real Estate (“Link”) is the largest U.S.-only owner and operator of last-mile industrial real estate. Established by Blackstone in 2019, Link Logistics leases warehouse space to thousands of customers of all sizes. The firm’s scale, cutting-edge technology and logistics expertise serve a portfolio that comprises more than 500 million square feet in dynamic markets across the nation. Each year, more than 5 percent of U.S. GDP flows through the company’s state-of-the-art facilities.

Position Summary:

The Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing and executing all aspects of U.S. payroll operations for Link Logistics. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, maintains process integrity, and partners with internal departments and external vendors to deliver accurate and timely payroll services. The position requires both strategic oversight and hands-on execution, with a focus on continuous improvement, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration. The Payroll Manager will supervise payroll staff, manage vendor relationships, and serve as the subject matter expert for payroll systems and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage biweekly, multi-state U.S. payroll processing in Workday and ADP, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Oversee reconciliation of payroll registers, deductions, and earnings; identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner in collaboration with other internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, including all required tax filings, wage and hour rules, new hire reporting, and jurisdictional setup.
• Oversee Workday payroll system configuration and integrations with third-party providers such as ADP, ensuring compliance, data integrity, and operational continuity.
• Supervise and support payroll staff, providing guidance, training, and performance management.
• Serve as the primary liaison with internal stakeholders in HR, Finance, Accounting, Treasury, and Internal Audit to align payroll operations with organizational needs.
• Support benefits team with benefit deductions, nondiscrimination testing, benefit renewals, and W-2 updates as they relate to payroll processing and payroll data.
• Ensure timely responses to employee inquiries about payroll matters; work with internal stakeholders to provide timely and accurate payroll communications that align with the firm’s standards.
• Manage relationships with external payroll vendors, ensuring service quality, issue resolution, and contract compliance.
• Lead payroll-related projects, including system enhancements, process redesigns, and compliance initiatives.
• Maintain and improve internal controls, audit readiness, and documentation of payroll processes and procedures.
• Respond to internal and external audit requests, ensuring accuracy and completeness of payroll data.
• Coordinate off-cycle payments, special payments, and year-end processing including W-2s.
• Collaborate with HR Technology team to maintain and enhance Workday payroll functionality and reporting capabilities.
• Monitor and analyze payroll metrics and reporting to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support change management efforts related to payroll policy updates, organizational changes, and system implementations.
• Maintain a high level of discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive employee information.
• Work collaboratively on cross-functional projects and initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of payroll experience including management of multi-state payroll operations. CCP designation preferred
• Prior experience in a leadership or supervisory role preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field
• Hands-on experience processing payroll in Workday, including system configuration and integrations
• Experience working with third-party providers such as ADP
• Experience with exempt and nonexempt payroll; industry experience in real estate, financial services, or professional services preferred
• Deep knowledge of U.S. payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance standards
• Working knowledge of employee benefits as they relate to payroll
• High level of responsiveness
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (i.e., basic formulas, VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and comfort handling large datasets and reconciliations
• Proven ability to document complex processes in a clear and organized way
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Proven ability to manage projects, lead change, and drive process improvements
• High level of discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive employee information
• Ability to travel as necessary for team meetings or other firm events

EEO Statement

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [email protected].