Payroll Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 200 employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and full compliance with applicable regulations
• Review and approve payroll data, including hours, deductions, and adjustments, prior to submission
• Manage payroll changes including new hires, terminations, pay rate updates, deductions, and garnishments
• Reconcile payroll data and resolve discrepancies in advance of payroll deadlines
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and internal policies
• Provide day-to-day oversight of payroll operations, acting as the primary escalation point for payroll-related issues
• Train, mentor, and support junior payroll staff or cross-functional team members involved in payroll processes
• Review team work for accuracy and adherence to procedures and deadlines
• Afford assistance in establishing payroll best practices, documentation, and standard operating procedures
• Partner with leadership to identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies
• Maintain and audit employee records across HR, payroll, and timekeeping systems
• Cross-coordinate payroll processing through ADP Workforce Now and other internal systems
• Support system enhancements, implementations, or upgrades as needed
• Collaborate closely with HR and Accounting to ensure alignment of employee data and financial reporting
• Support benefits-related payroll deductions and respond to employee inquiries

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 4-6 years of payroll experience, including hands-on processing and oversight responsibilities
• Prior lead, senior payroll, or supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Experience processing payroll for ~200 employees within a single state (multi-state is a plus)
• Strong working knowledge of garnishments, payroll deductions, and benefits administration
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now (WFN) or similar full-service payroll platforms
• Demonstrated ability to review, audit, and improve payroll processes
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and deadline management skills
• Comfortable working in an on-site, fast-paced environment with an immediate start timeline

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with payroll system implementation or optimization
• Understanding of accounting reconciliations related to payroll
• Strong communication skills with the ability to train and mentor others