Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager (Multi-Entity | ADP | Compliance Focus)

Location: Great Neck, NY (On-Site, 5 Days/Week)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are a Commercial Real Estate Investment Firm with 160+ properties across the country. We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee and execute payroll operations across multiple entities. This role owns end-to-end payroll processing in ADP, including multi-entity structures, multi-state compliance, unemployment taxes, and workers’ compensation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of managing complex payroll structures in a fast-paced environmen

t.This is a roll-up-your-sleeves position for someone who can operate independently and manage complexity without hand-holdin

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Key Responsibili

tiesPayroll Processing & Administra

• tionManage full-cycle payroll processing for multiple entities using
• ADPEnsure accurate and timely payroll processing (both weekly and bi-wee
• kly)Maintain payroll records, earnings, deductions, and benefits across enti
• tiesReconcile payroll reports and general ledger ent

riesMulti-Entity & Multi-State Compli

• anceOversee payroll operations across multiple FEINs and legal enti
• tiesEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour
• lawsHandle multi-state payroll tax registrations, filings, and aud

its.Tax & Regulatory Manage

• mentManage unemployment insurance (SUI) accounts, rates, and filings across sta
• tes.Monitor and respond to unemployment claims and noti
• ces.Oversee workers’ compensation reporting, audits, and policy coordinat
• ion.Partner with brokers/carriers to ensure proper classification and cover

age.ADP System Manage

• mentServe as subject matter expert for ADP payroll syst
• ems.Configure earnings, deductions, tax settings, and entity structu
• res.Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate with ADP supp
• ort.Implement process improvements and automation within

ADP.Reporting & Au

• ditsPrepare payroll reports, tax filings, and year-end processing (W-2s, 941s, et
• c.).Support internal and external aud
• its.Analyze payroll data for accuracy and cost cont

rol.Team & Cross-Functional Collabora

• tionCollaborate with HR, Finance, and Accounting te
• ams.Provide guidance on payroll-related policies and complia

nce.Qualificat

• ions5+ years of payroll management experience, including multi-entity payr
• oll.Strong hands-on experience with ADP (requir
• ed).Extensive knowledge of unemployment taxes (SUI) and workers’ compensat
• ion.Experience with multi-state payroll complia
• nce.CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) prefer
• red.Strong Excel and reporting ski
• lls.High attention to detail and problem-solving abil

ity.Preferred Experi

• enceExperience managing payroll for companies with complex entity structu
• res.Familiarity with audits, tax notices, and rate managem
• ent.Background in industries with high employee volume or multiple locati

ons.Requirem

• entsStrong ADP experience (Workforce Now or similar ) — must
• haveExperience running payroll acr oss multiple enti
• tiesDeep knowledge of multi-state payroll compli
• anceHands-on experience w ith unemployment taxes ( SUI) and workers’ comp insur
• anceHighly detail-oriented, organized, and respon
• siveAble to operate independently in a fast-paced environ

mentNice to

• HaveCommercial real estate or property management experi

enceWhat We’re Looking

ForSomeone who can own payroll without supervi sion, a team player who solves problems quickly, and keeps everything accurate and compliant across a complex entity struct

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