Payroll Supervisor/Manager

About the role

This Contract position calls for a hands-on leader who can quickly step into an active environment, provide direction to payroll activities, and help ensure timely and accurate submissions. The ideal candidate will bring strong full-cycle payroll knowledge, sound judgment when resolving complex payroll matters, and the ability to maintain steady operations in a fast-moving setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day payroll activities and provide leadership that keeps payroll processing accurate, organized, and on schedule.
• Step in quickly to manage payroll processing needs and support timely preparation of payroll information.
• Review full-cycle payroll transactions for a workforce to help ensure compliance and precision.
• Address complex or escalated payroll concerns, investigate issues thoroughly, and deliver effective resolutions.
• Monitor payroll timelines, approvals, and supporting documentation to reduce errors and maintain smooth operations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to clarify payroll questions, communicate updates, and support consistent processing standards.
• Assist with payroll-related process continuity and operational adjustments as needed within the department.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in payroll, including leadership or supervisory responsibility.
• Demonstrated expertise in full-cycle payroll processing.
• Experience managing payroll.
• Strong background in payroll operations, controls, and issue resolution.
• Ability to quickly adapt to an active payroll environment and contribute with minimal ramp-up time.
• Proven skill in handling sensitive payroll information with accuracy, discretion, and professionalism.

Benefits

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