Payroll Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join a team in Mansfield, Massachusetts in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This position will oversee end-to-end payroll operations across multiple organizations, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule through weekly, biweekly, and monthly cycles. The role is well suited for a payroll specialist who brings strong multi-state expertise, hands-on knowledge of ADP Workforce Now, and the ability to manage high-volume processing with precision.

Responsibilities:
• Direct complete payroll administration for multiple business entities, ensuring timely and accurate processing from start to finish.
• Manage payroll schedules across weekly, biweekly, and monthly pay groups while maintaining compliance with established deadlines.
• Process payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees and resolve discrepancies efficiently to minimize payment issues.
• Oversee multi-state payroll activities, including the application of varying tax, wage, and regulatory requirements.
• Use ADP Workforce Now to maintain payroll records, validate data, and support ongoing payroll operations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to review employee pay changes, deductions, earnings, and other payroll inputs for accuracy.
• Monitor payroll controls and reporting to support audits, compliance standards, and accurate financial documentation.
• Assist with payroll-related operational updates or process changes as needed to support business continuity.• At least 5 years of payroll management or senior payroll experience.
• Proven background handling full-cycle payroll from data review through final distribution and reconciliation.
• Experience supporting payroll for three or more company entities is required.
• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll laws, tax requirements, and compliance practices.
• Demonstrated ability to process payroll for employee populations exceeding 500 individuals.
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now is required.
• Ability to manage multiple payroll frequencies with a high level of accuracy and organization.