Payroll Manager / Senior Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Payroll Manager / Senior Payroll Specialist

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced payroll professional to join a growing organization. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in high-volume, multi-state payroll processing who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, and ensuring payroll accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Process and oversee large-volume, multi-state payroll operations.
• Lead, mentor, and support a team of payroll specialists.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Review payroll data, wage calculations, tax withholdings, benefits deductions, and employee records.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll inquiries.
• Maintain payroll records and prepare payroll-related reports.
• Partner with HR, Benefits, and Finance teams to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with year-end processing, audits, and payroll tax reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2+ years of payroll experience in a dedicated payroll environment.
• Experience processing large-volume, multi-state payroll required.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience managing payroll staff highly preferred.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Experience

• High-volume payroll processing for mid-sized to large organizations.
• Supervising or mentoring payroll specialists.
• Payroll tax filings, audits, and reconciliations.
• Continuous process improvement and payroll system enhancements.

Pay Details: $50,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year

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