Payroll Supervisor/Manager

We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to support an organization in an immediate contract assignment. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can take ownership of payroll operations quickly, ensure accurate processing for a multi-state employee population, and provide dependable support in a predominantly remote work environment. The position will play a key role in maintaining continuity, strengthening payroll controls, and assisting with reporting and year-end activities.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee end-to-end semi-monthly payroll processing for a workforce of approximately 350 employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Administer payroll changes such as new hires, separations, compensation updates, and employee record maintenance across the payroll cycle.
• Manage timekeeping review and validation to support accurate pay calculations for salaried, hourly, and part-time staff.
• Conduct detailed reconciliations related to payroll results, benefit or deduction activity, cash movement, and bank transactions to resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain employee withholding details and state tax setup for a multi-state, largely remote workforce.
• Prepare payroll reports and respond to finance-related requests by providing clear data and supporting documentation.
• Assist with year-end payroll responsibilities, including validation activities and W-2 preparation support.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to sustain payroll operations during organizational changes and help improve payroll processes where needed.
• Strong hands-on experience with UKG Pro in a payroll-focused capacity.
• Familiarity with UKG Time Management or comparable timekeeping systems integrated with payroll.
• Proven background managing full-cycle, multi-state payroll with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently and assume ownership of payroll operations in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience supporting a predominantly remote employee population and maintaining related tax withholding requirements.
• Solid reconciliation skills with the ability to analyze payroll, banking, and cash-related data.
• Knowledge of year-end payroll procedures, including W-2 support and payroll close activities.