Payroll Manager

Our client, a growing manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Interim Payroll Manager Consultant to provide hands-on payroll leadership during a transition period. This consultant will oversee day-to-day payroll operations, support a compensation structure transition, and help improve payroll processes and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processing for approximately 100 employees using ADP Workforce Now
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with applicable regulations
• Serve as the primary payroll resource for employees, management, and Finance
• Develop and document payroll procedures and standard operating processes (SOPs)
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve controls, and automate manual processes
• Support the implementation of a new compensation and pay structure program
• Partner with Finance and HR to ensure a smooth payroll transition and ongoing operational continuity

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience managing end-to-end payroll processing.

• Hands-on expertise with ADP Workforce Now in a payroll leadership capacity.

• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax requirements, and wage-and-hour compliance.

• Experience supporting payroll for employee populations within the 101-500 range.

• Ability to document procedures and introduce practical improvements to payroll operations.

• Proven success working independently, setting priorities quickly, and performing effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Background in multi-state payroll administration.

• Prior consulting, interim, or project-based payroll experience is preferred.

Compensation

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