Payroll Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead complete payroll processing from data review through final distribution for a workforce of approximately 101 to 500 employees.
• Administer payroll activities across multiple states, ensuring proper application of tax withholdings, wage rules, and related compliance requirements.
• Review payroll records for accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues before each payroll cycle is finalized.
• Maintain employee payroll information in ADP Workforce Now and ensure updates are entered correctly and on time.
• Partner with human resources, finance, and management to address payroll questions, reporting needs, and employee pay matters.
• Prepare payroll-related reports, reconcile payroll data, and support audits or internal reviews as needed.
• Monitor payroll practices and recommend process improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Ensure payroll deadlines are consistently met while safeguarding confidential employee and compensation information.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle payroll in a detail-oriented business environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of multi-state payroll administration and related compliance considerations.
• Background supporting payroll for organizations with approximately 101 to 500 employees.
• Proficiency using ADP Workforce Now for payroll processing and record maintenance.
• Strong understanding of payroll procedures, earnings and deduction calculations, and payroll reporting.
• High level of accuracy, organization, and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to analyze payroll issues, resolve discrepancies, and communicate clearly with internal teams.

Qualifications

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Skills

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Pay

Robert Half provides competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.

Schedule

Robert Half offers flexible scheduling options to fit your needs.

Benefits

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.