Payroll Manager

Skills

About the Role

You will lead end-to-end payroll operations, ensuring employees are paid accurately, on time, and in compliance with applicable requirements. You will administer ADP, oversee tax filings and reconciliations, audit payroll data, prepare reports and journal entries, resolve payroll issues, and improve payroll controls and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field
• 8+ years of progressive payroll experience
• 3+ years of hands-on ADP payroll systems experience
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations and multi-state payroll requirements
• Experience with payroll reconciliations, general ledger entries, and audit support
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle payroll across multiple pay groups and locations
• Administer ADP configuration, codes, and integrations
• Ensure compliance with payroll laws, wage regulations, and tax requirements
• Oversee payroll tax filings, reconciliations, year-end processes, and W-2 distribution
• Audit payroll data, timekeeping records, and employee changes
• Partner with HR, Finance, and Accounting on employee and compensation changes
• Prepare payroll journal entries, reconciliations, and reports
• Develop and improve payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Resolve payroll issues and employee inquiries
• Support audits and maintain payroll records
• Lead, train, and mentor payroll team members