Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager Location: Middlesex County, CT (On-Site) Compensation: $100,000–$120,000 Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM Payroll Manager | Lead, Improve & Scale a Growing Payroll Function Our client, a rapidly growing private equity‑backed organization in the industrial and marine services sector, is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a multi‑state workforce of more than 200 employees. This is a highly visible opportunity reporting directly to the CFO. The position is open due to a planned retirement and offers the chance to take ownership of payroll operations, improve processes, enhance efficiencies, and help build a scalable payroll infrastructure to support continued growth through acquisition. If you are a payroll professional who enjoys driving process improvements, ensuring compliance, and making a meaningful impact on the business, this role offers both challenge and opportunity. Why Consider This Opportunity? High‑visibility role with direct exposure to executive leadership Join a growing, acquisition‑focused organization backed by private equity Opportunity to take full ownership of the payroll function Lead process improvement and automation initiatives Play a key role in modernizing payroll operations Partner closely with Finance and Accounting leadership Strong organizational support for operational improvements and growth Stable company with an exciting future and long‑term career potential Key Responsibilities Process full‑cycle payroll for approximately 230–250 employees across multiple states Manage weekly payroll while ensuring accuracy and compliance Administer payroll for employees working across multiple states, projects, and locations Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll regulations Reconcile payroll data and maintain reporting accuracy between ADP and Sage300 Partner with Accounting and Finance on payroll reporting and reconciliations Identify and implement payroll process improvements and efficiencies Develop and maintain payroll documentation, procedures, and internal controls Support payroll system upgrades, implementations, and enhancements Build scalable payroll processes to support continued growth and acquisitions Qualifications 7+ years of progressive payroll experience Strong experience processing complex multi‑state payroll Deep understanding of payroll regulations, taxes, and compliance requirements Experience with job costing, labor allocations, multiple pay rates, or project‑based payroll environments preferred Payroll implementation, conversion, or system optimization experience highly desirable Experience within construction, industrial services, manufacturing, engineering, marine services, field services, or other project‑based organizations is a plus ADP and/or Sage300 experience preferred CPP certification is a plus Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered #J-18808-Ljbffr