Payroll Supervisor/Manager

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Supervisor/Manager to support payroll operations for a high-volume workforce in Auburn, Washington. This Long-term Contract position will oversee accurate, timely payroll processing across multiple states while helping maintain compliance with payroll regulations and company policies. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, hands-on payroll expertise, and deep familiarity with ADP Workforce Now in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Lead end-to-end payroll administration for a large employee population, ensuring each payroll cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Manage bi-monthly payroll processing activities, including review of earnings, deductions, taxes, and adjustments before final submission.
• Oversee multi-state payroll operations and help ensure compliance with applicable wage, hour, and tax requirements in each jurisdiction.
• Supervise payroll workflows, resolve escalated payroll issues, and provide guidance to team members on complex payroll matters.
• Maintain payroll records and audit reports to support accuracy, internal controls, and readiness for compliance reviews.
• Partner with HR, finance, and other internal stakeholders to address employee changes, payroll discrepancies, and reporting needs.
• Use ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll processing, reporting, and data validation across the payroll cycle.
• Support payroll-related process improvements and assist with system or workflow updates when needed to strengthen operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle payroll from data review through final processing and reconciliation.
• Background handling payroll for more than 500 employees in a high-volume environment.
• Proven knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, including tax withholding and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now for payroll administration and reporting.
• Familiarity with bi-monthly payroll schedules and the operational controls needed to meet deadlines consistently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with careful attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to lead payroll activities independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Compensation

$35.00-$40.00 Hourly

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