ADP, Best Practices, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Payroll Management, Payroll Software/Services, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Regulations, State Tax, Tax Regulations
We’re partnering with a fast-paced staffing organization to hire a Director of Payroll/Payroll Manager who will own end-to-end payroll operations for a large, multi-state employee population. This role is ideal for a payroll leader who thrives in high-volume environments, understands the complexity of staffing payroll, and is confident in driving accuracy, compliance, and process improvement. Experience with ADP Workforce Now is highly desired.
What you'll do:
- Run full-cycle payroll for 1,000+ employees across multiple pay groups and schedules
- Ensure multi-state compliance (tax registrations, withholding, reciprocal agreements)
- Manage staffing payroll complexity (hourly, variable pay, OT, shift differentials, bonuses/commissions as applicable)
- Maintain compliance with wage/hour laws, garnishments, unemployment, and related regulations
- Own payroll systems and reporting; optimize workflows and controls (ADP WFN preferred)
- Lead audits, reconciliations, quarter/year-end close, W-2s, and agency filings
What we're looking for:
- Significant payroll leadership experience supporting large-scale payroll
- Proven expertise in managing multi-state payroll and related compliance/tax considerations
- Strong knowledge of payroll best practices, controls, and reconciliation discipline