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We are looking for an experienced payroll manager to oversee complex payroll operations for a large, multi-entity workforce. This long-term contract position is ideal for a payroll manager who can manage end-to-end processing, support a distributed payroll team, and ensure accurate, compliant delivery across multiple states. The role sits within HR Operations and will play a key part in maintaining reliable payroll administration for a population of approximately 1,600 employees.
Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end payroll administration for 12 employee groups and legal entities on a biweekly schedule, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
- Oversee payroll activities for a workforce of more than 1,500 employees across multiple states while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.
- Provide day-to-day direction and guidance to four direct reports and coordinate effectively with offshore payroll support resources.
- Review payroll data, validate calculations, and resolve discrepancies related to earnings, deductions, taxes, and other payroll transactions.
- Manage payroll reporting needs and support downstream data transfers to connected systems, partnering with internal teams as needed.
- Maintain strong payroll controls, documentation, and audit readiness to support consistent and reliable operations.
- Partner with HR Operations and other stakeholders to address payroll questions, escalations, and process-related issues in a timely manner.
- Support onboarding and knowledge transfer activities to ensure continuity of payroll operations during the contract period.
- 7+ years of payroll experience, including leadership responsibility in a high-volume payroll environment.
- Proven expertise in full-cycle payroll processing from input validation through final reconciliation and disbursement.
- Hands-on experience managing multi-state payroll with a strong understanding of payroll compliance requirements.
- Background processing payroll for organizations with employee populations exceeding 500 people.
- Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now and confidence navigating payroll systems and related reporting tools.
- Experience supervising payroll staff and collaborating with remote or offshore support teams.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate issues, verify data accuracy, and meet strict processing deadlines.