We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join our team in Cleveland, Ohio. This contract position offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring four days onsite and one day remote per week. The role involves overseeing payroll operations in a dynamic, detail-oriented services environment, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all payroll-related activities. Responsibilities: • Oversee the complete payroll process for all employees, ensuring timely and accurate execution. • Act as the primary administrator for ADP Workforce Now, managing payroll processing, reporting, and system updates. • Ensure compliance with multi-state payroll requirements, as well as federal, state, and local regulations. • Manage payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and coordinate with external vendors. • Handle year-end payroll tasks, including W-2 generation and audit preparation. • Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to address employee changes, benefits deductions, garnishments, bonuses, and special payroll runs. • Prepare and reconcile payroll-related general ledger entries and financial reports. • Respond to employee payroll inquiries with discretion and confidentiality. • Develop and implement payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls. • Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and insights.

• At least 7 years of payroll experience in a corporate or detail-oriented services setting; experience in a law firm is preferred. • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. • Direct, hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now is mandatory. • Comprehensive knowledge of payroll regulations, tax compliance, and wage and hour laws. • Proven experience managing multi-state payroll operations. • Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and effective communication skills for cross-department collaboration.

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Cleveland, OH
onsite
Temporary
39.59 - 45.84 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join our team in Cleveland, Ohio. This contract position offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring four days onsite and one day remote per week. The role involves overseeing payroll operations in a dynamic, detail-oriented services environment, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all payroll-related activities. Responsibilities: • Oversee the complete payroll process for all employees, ensuring timely and accurate execution. • Act as the primary administrator for ADP Workforce Now, managing payroll processing, reporting, and system updates. • Ensure compliance with multi-state payroll requirements, as well as federal, state, and local regulations. • Manage payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and coordinate with external vendors. • Handle year-end payroll tasks, including W-2 generation and audit preparation. • Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to address employee changes, benefits deductions, garnishments, bonuses, and special payroll runs. • Prepare and reconcile payroll-related general ledger entries and financial reports. • Respond to employee payroll inquiries with discretion and confidentiality. • Develop and implement payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls. • Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and insights.
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