Payroll Supervisor/Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Payroll Supervisor/Manager to support a high-volume payroll operation for a Contract / contract-to-hire position based in West Chester, Ohio. This opportunity is suited for a detail-oriented payroll specialist who can oversee accurate and timely processing for a multi-state employee population while maintaining strong compliance standards. The role will guide payroll activities for both salaried and hourly team members and help ensure reliable use of UKG Pro and UKG Ready across the payroll function.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce of approximately 700 employees, including weekly hourly and biweekly salaried pay cycles.

• Review payroll data for accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and confirm that earnings, deductions, taxes, and adjustments are processed correctly.

• Administer multi-state payroll activities in compliance with applicable wage and tax regulations across jurisdictions.

• Supervise payroll operations for both exempt and non-exempt employees while maintaining consistent service levels and payment timelines.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to address payroll questions, investigate issues, and provide clear resolution on employee pay matters.

• Maintain payroll records, audit supporting documentation, and prepare reports needed for internal review and compliance purposes.

• Support ongoing payroll system administration and help manage process updates within UKG Pro and UKG Ready when needed.

• Monitor payroll controls and recommend improvements that strengthen efficiency, accuracy, and compliance across the function.

• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle payroll in a high-volume environment.
• Background processing payroll for more than 500 employees with multiple pay groups and schedules.
• Working knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, including tax withholding and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with weekly, biweekly, and other recurring payroll cycles in a corporate setting.
• Proficiency with UKG Pro and UKG Ready for payroll processing and reporting.
• Strong understanding of payroll audits, reconciliations, and issue resolution.
• Ability to organize competing deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.