<p>Our client is seeking a <strong>Payroll Manager</strong> to lead payroll operations for a growing multi-location organization in the <strong>Gallatin </strong>area. This position is a<strong> contract</strong> opportunity that offers a blend of hands-on payroll processing and team leadership responsibilities, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys driving accuracy, compliance, and process improvements.</p><p>Working closely with HR, Finance, and operational leadership, this individual will help ensure payroll is processed efficiently while supporting ongoing enhancements to payroll procedures and systems.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage payroll operations for employees across <strong>multiple states </strong>and locations.</li><li>Supervise and provide guidance to a small payroll team, ensuring deadlines and accuracy standards are consistently met.</li><li>Review payroll transactions, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and related adjustments.</li><li>Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local payroll regulations.</li><li>Research and resolve payroll issues, discrepancies, and employee inquiries.</li><li>Support payroll-related audits, reconciliations, tax reporting, and year-end processing activities.</li><li>Collaborate with HR and Accounting teams on payroll reporting, employee data management, and special projects.</li><li>Recommend and implement process improvements designed to increase efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.</li><li>Assist with payroll system updates, testing, and process documentation.</li><li>Travel periodically to support payroll operations at various company locations.</li></ul><p><br></p>