Payroll and HRIS Manager
Robert Half · Southborough, MA · 4 days ago
On-siteHuman ResourcesFull-time
We are looking for an experienced Payroll and HRIS Manager to lead centralized payroll operations and strengthen the systems that support HR services across the organization. This role is ideal for someone who can balance day-to-day payroll accuracy with long-term process improvement, compliance oversight, and cross-functional partnership. The position plays a key part in supporting multi-state payroll for a large employee population while helping maintain reliable HR technology and operational consistency across locations. Responsibilities:• Direct centralized payroll oversight for a multi-state workforce, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule across locations, pay groups, and worker classifications.• Create, refine, and maintain payroll procedures, internal controls, and operating standards that support compliance, consistency, and scalable business operations.• Review payroll activity completed by local HR teams, identify discrepancies or risk patterns, and guide corrective action to improve quality and reduce recurring errors.• Act as the primary escalation resource for complex payroll matters, partnering with HR leadership and internal stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently and accurately.• Coordinate special payroll activities such as off-cycle payments, bonus processing, manual checks, and year-end payroll requirements.• Partner with Finance, Legal, IT, and HR to support dependable payroll and HRIS operations, including system integrations, reporting needs, and regulatory updates.• Contribute payroll and HRIS expertise during system implementation, data migration, testing, cutover planning, and post-launch stabilization efforts.• Develop contingency procedures, backup processes, and recovery plans to help maintain payroll continuity during operational disruptions.• Train and support site-based HR teams on payroll practices, system usage, and compliance expectations to promote standardized execution across the organization. **FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION PLEASE CALL ME TO SCREENAND SHARE. ERIC LEBOW 508-205-2127 ** • 7+ years of experience managing full-cycle payroll, including oversight of large employee populations and complex payroll operations.• Strong background in multi-state payroll administration with a solid understanding of wage and hour compliance, taxation, and year-end payroll processes.• Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll platforms, including ADP Workforce Now and related payroll system administration.• Demonstrated ability to support HRIS implementation, conversion, testing, and ongoing system maintenance in a business environment.• Proven knowledge of payroll controls, audit practices, root cause analysis, and process improvement methods.• Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners such as Finance, Legal, IT, and HR on payroll and systems-related initiatives.• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage sensitive data accurately and confidentially. **FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION PLEASE CALL ME TO SCREENAND SHARE. ERIC LEBOW 508-205-2127 ** Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.