Payroll Manager

We are looking for a Payroll Manager to oversee end-to-end payroll operations for a large employee population in Atlanta, Georgia. This Contract position requires a detail oriented individual who can manage multi-state payroll processing, maintain compliance, and ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll administration expertise, a solid grasp of audits and reporting, and hands-on experience working with ADP Workforce Now and Excel.

Responsibilities:
• Manage complete payroll cycles for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Administer multi-state payroll activities while applying current wage, tax, and compliance requirements across jurisdictions.
• Review payroll records, earnings, deductions, and adjustments to identify and resolve discrepancies before final submission.
• Use ADP Workforce Now to process payroll transactions, maintain employee data, and support reporting needs.
• Conduct payroll audits and reconciliations to confirm accuracy, improve controls, and support compliance standards.
• Prepare payroll-related reports and analyze data in Microsoft Excel to track trends, validate information, and support decision-making.
• Partner with internal teams to address payroll questions, resolve issues efficiently, and maintain a high level of service.
• Support payroll-related process updates and system-related activities as needed within the scope of ongoing operations.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience managing full-cycle payroll from data review through final processing and reconciliation.
• Strong background handling multi-state payroll with knowledge of applicable payroll tax and compliance requirements.
• Experience processing payroll for employee populations exceeding 500 individuals.
• Hands-on proficiency with ADP Workforce Now in a payroll management or administration environment.
• Ability to perform payroll audits, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate payroll records.
• Advanced or strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel for payroll analysis, reporting, and validation.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Compensation

$55.00-$65.00 Hourly

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