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Payroll Manager
We are looking for a Payroll Manager to join a contract engagement supporting payroll and HR data execution in Boca Raton, Florida. This short-term role is well suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can manage payroll data integrity, coordinate testing activities, and keep critical milestones on track in a fast-moving environment. The position will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to validate information, resolve discrepancies, and help ensure payroll readiness throughout the assignment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead payroll and employee data preparation efforts, including organizing, reviewing, and correcting records before testing and processing activities begin.<br>• Oversee detailed reconciliation of payroll information across source files and system outputs to confirm completeness and accuracy.<br>• Manage payroll support during dual maintenance periods by keeping records aligned between existing processes and newly configured platforms.<br>• Coordinate parallel payroll testing, analyze variances in results, and drive timely follow-up on identified issues.<br>• Work with HR, Finance, IT, and implementation partners to investigate data concerns and move resolutions through completion.<br>• Support user testing cycles by confirming payroll-related scenarios, documenting outcomes, and escalating defects when needed.<br>• Maintain clear tracking of open data items, decisions, and status updates to support go-live readiness and leadership visibility.<br>• Assist with cutover activities and final validation steps to help ensure payroll information is accurate before launch.<br>• Provide hands-on support for full-cycle, multi-state payroll processes for a large employee population, including bi-monthly payroll considerations.<br>• Use payroll and HRIS tools, including platforms such as ADP Workforce Now and similar systems, to review data quality and processing readiness.
• Prior experience leading or supporting payroll system or HRIS implementation work in a contract or project-based environment.<br>• Strong knowledge of full-cycle payroll operations, including multi-state payroll processing and employee data management.<br>• Hands-on experience with payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now, Dayforce, or comparable HR/payroll systems.<br>• Demonstrated ability to reconcile large data sets, validate payroll outcomes, and identify discrepancies with precision.<br>• Experience supporting payroll testing activities, including parallel runs, user acceptance testing, or go-live preparation.<br>• Ability to work effectively under tight timelines while managing changing priorities and high-volume detail.<br>• Strong written documentation and cross-functional communication skills when partnering with internal teams and external vendors.<br>• Background supporting payroll for organizations with more than 500 employees is preferred.
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  • Boca Raton, FL
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Manager to join a contract engagement supporting payroll and HR data execution in Boca Raton, Florida. This short-term role is well suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can manage payroll data integrity, coordinate testing activities, and keep critical milestones on track in a fast-moving environment. The position will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to validate information, resolve discrepancies, and help ensure payroll readiness throughout the assignment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead payroll and employee data preparation efforts, including organizing, reviewing, and correcting records before testing and processing activities begin.<br>• Oversee detailed reconciliation of payroll information across source files and system outputs to confirm completeness and accuracy.<br>• Manage payroll support during dual maintenance periods by keeping records aligned between existing processes and newly configured platforms.<br>• Coordinate parallel payroll testing, analyze variances in results, and drive timely follow-up on identified issues.<br>• Work with HR, Finance, IT, and implementation partners to investigate data concerns and move resolutions through completion.<br>• Support user testing cycles by confirming payroll-related scenarios, documenting outcomes, and escalating defects when needed.<br>• Maintain clear tracking of open data items, decisions, and status updates to support go-live readiness and leadership visibility.<br>• Assist with cutover activities and final validation steps to help ensure payroll information is accurate before launch.<br>• Provide hands-on support for full-cycle, multi-state payroll processes for a large employee population, including bi-monthly payroll considerations.<br>• Use payroll and HRIS tools, including platforms such as ADP Workforce Now and similar systems, to review data quality and processing readiness.
  • 2026-05-15T00:00:00Z

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