Payroll Supervisor/Manager

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Supervisor/Manager to provide short-term coverage for a two-week contract assignment in Long Beach, California.

About the role

This role will oversee payroll operations for a large employee population, ensuring timely and accurate processing across multiple states. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on payroll leadership experience, works confidently in ADP Workforce Now, and can step in quickly within a fast-paced service environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll activities for more than 500 employees while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and established pay schedules.
• Process bi-monthly payroll for a multi-state workforce and verify that earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings are handled correctly.
• Use ADP Workforce Now to review payroll data, resolve discrepancies, and support smooth payroll execution during the coverage period.
• Supervise daily payroll operations and serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related questions from internal stakeholders.
• Audit payroll records and reports to identify issues, correct exceptions, and help ensure adherence to company policies and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with HR, finance, and other internal teams to gather updates affecting employee pay, time records, and payroll adjustments.
• Apply prior knowledge of construction and union payroll practices when relevant to employee classifications, pay rules, or reporting needs.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading full-cycle payroll processing in a supervisor or manager-level role.
• Strong background managing payroll for a workforce of 500 or more employees.
• Hands-on experience administering multi-state payroll with a solid understanding of compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now in a high-volume payroll environment.
• Experience processing bi-monthly payroll accurately and within deadlines.
• Ability to step into a short-term contract assignment and contribute with minimal ramp-up time.
• Construction and union payroll experience is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.

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