Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director

We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population in Massachusetts. This role is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can manage end-to-end payroll activities across multiple states while maintaining compliance, improving processes, and supporting internal stakeholders. The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in high-volume payroll administration, hands-on knowledge of ADP Workforce Now, and the ability to guide payroll performance with confidence and precision.

Responsibilities:
• Lead complete payroll processing for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring each payroll cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Administer bi-monthly payroll activities from data review through final approval, resolving discrepancies before processing is finalized.
• Manage payroll operations across multiple states while applying applicable wage, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Use ADP Workforce Now to maintain payroll records, validate employee data, run payroll reports, and support ongoing payroll administration.
• Review earnings, deductions, taxes, and time-related inputs to ensure all payroll calculations are correct and compliant.
• Partner with HR, finance, and other internal teams to address payroll questions, investigate issues, and support employee needs.
• Monitor payroll procedures and recommend improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.
• Support payroll-related system or process updates when needed, including adjustments tied to platform or workflow changes.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle payroll in a high-volume environment.
• Strong working knowledge of multi-state payroll practices and related compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now for payroll processing and reporting.
• Background overseeing bi-monthly payroll schedules with consistent accuracy and timeliness.
• Experience supporting payroll for employee populations exceeding 500 workers.
• Ability to analyze payroll data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues efficiently.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Compensation

$70,000.00-$75,000.00 Yearly

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