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13 results for Payroll Manager in Portsmouth, NH

Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director
  • Nashua, NH
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee payroll operations for a large healthcare organization in Nashua, New Hampshire. This role is responsible for ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule while maintaining compliance across multiple jurisdictions. The position also serves as a key partner to internal teams, supports payroll system effectiveness, and helps strengthen processes for a workforce of approximately 1,500 employees.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Lead daily payroll activities and provide direction, coaching, and oversight to a team of four payroll specialists.</p><p>• Manage recurring payroll cycles, including bi-weekly processing and designated provider pay schedules, with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Examine and authorize payroll entries such as earnings, tax withholdings, benefit deductions, and manual adjustments.</p><p>• Maintain adherence to applicable federal, state, and local payroll regulations, as well as organizational policies and relevant labor agreement requirements.</p><p>• Work closely with Human Resources, Finance, and operational leaders to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee concerns.</p><p>• Oversee payroll reconciliations, reporting activities, and audit support to help ensure reliable financial and compliance outcomes.</p><p>• Serve as the primary resource for Workday payroll processing, issue resolution, and improved system usage across the department.</p><p>• Support year-end payroll responsibilities, including wage statement preparation and payroll tax filing activities.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce errors, and improve overall payroll efficiency for a multi-state employee population.</p><p>• Act as the escalation point for complex payroll matters affecting approximately 1,500 employees.</p>
  • 2026-04-24T00:00:00Z
Payroll Supervisor
  • Portland, ME
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half has partnered with an established company in Portland, Maine to locate a Payroll Supervisor for a full-time on-site position with benefits.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:</p><ul><li>Payroll processing for 50-100 employees</li><li>ADP Workforce Now experience a plus or similar HRIS</li><li>Assist with HR administration duties: onboarding, benefits, employee files, etc.</li><li>Strong Excel skills</li><li>Communication and customer service skills</li><li>Willing to assist with operations team - overtime potential</li></ul><p>Employer offers generous benefits including: </p><p>Healthcare, 4 weeks PTO + holidays, 401k with match, Life Insurance and more.</p><p><br></p><p>For consideration, please apply online with resume.</p><p>Jennifer Thompson</p><p>Robert Half Finance &amp; Accounting - Permanent Placement</p><p><br></p><p>If you&#39;re already working with an RH perm recruiter, please reach out to them directly.</p>
  • 2026-04-20T00:00:00Z
Payroll
  • Scarborough, ME
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 22 - 26 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Join our team as a Payroll Specialist, where you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for employees. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and maintains confidentiality in all matters. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate with HR, finance, and other business units while supporting company compliance and reporting requirements.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.</li><li>Collect and verify timesheets, attendance records, and related payroll data.</li><li>Calculate wages, benefits, bonuses, commissions, and deductions.</li><li>Maintain and update employee payroll records, changes, and tax information.</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and prepare journal entries for the accounting department.</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve issues promptly.</li><li>Support year-end processes, including W-2, W-4, and other statutory reporting.</li><li>Maintain strict confidentiality of employee information and payroll data.</li><li>Stay updated with changes in payroll laws and relevant regulations.</li></ul><p>This is an ongoing job opportunity </p>
  • 2026-04-09T00:00:00Z
Payroll Accountant
  • Woburn, MA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Accountant to manage payroll operations for a multi-state workforce. This role requires expertise in full-cycle payroll, tax reporting, and familiarity with Dayforce or similar HCM payroll systems. This is a long-term contract position based in Woburn, Massachusetts.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.</p><p>• Process multi-state payroll for employees, adhering to varying state-specific requirements.</p><p>• Utilize Dayforce to handle payroll operations efficiently and troubleshoot any system-related issues.</p><p>• Prepare and submit payroll tax reports, ensuring timely and accurate filings.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.</p><p>• Address employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly and professionally.</p><p>• Review and reconcile payroll data to ensure accuracy before processing.</p><p>• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to support payroll-related audits and reporting.</p><p>• Stay updated on changes in payroll laws and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.</p>
  • 2026-04-23T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Charlestown, MA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 28 - 34 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage end‑to‑end payroll processing for union and non union employees using ADP Workforce Now. This role requires a strong understanding of union contracts, collective bargaining agreements, payroll compliance, and multi-state payroll regulations. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process weekly/biweekly payroll for union employees in ADP Workforce Now</li><li>Maintain accurate records of hours, rates, deductions, and benefits according to union requirements</li><li>Audit timecards, resolve discrepancies, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and union regulations</li><li>Calculate and process union dues, fringe benefits, and other required withholdings</li><li>Prepare and submit reports to union representatives as required</li><li>Reconcile payroll accounts and support month-end and year-end payroll activities</li><li>Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner</li><li>Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Operations to ensure payroll accuracy and continuity</li></ul>
  • 2026-03-30T00:00:00Z
Payroll Specialist
  • Bedford, MA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 20 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population in Bedford, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate with strong experience managing end-to-end payroll across multiple states in a fast-paced IT software environment. The role requires hands-on expertise with ADP Workforce Now and the ability to maintain compliance while delivering dependable payroll support.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process full-cycle payroll for more than 500 employees, ensuring each pay period is completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Administer payroll activities across multiple states while applying appropriate wage, tax, and compliance requirements.<br>• Use ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll transactions, employee updates, and audit-ready payroll records.<br>• Review payroll data for discrepancies, investigate issues, and resolve errors before final submission.<br>• Coordinate with HR, finance, and internal stakeholders to confirm employee changes that affect pay, deductions, and taxes.<br>• Maintain payroll documentation and support reporting needs related to earnings, withholdings, and compliance.<br>• Respond to employee payroll questions in a clear and timely manner, providing effective issue resolution.<br>• Contribute to payroll-related process updates or system-related changes as needed to support business operations.
  • 2026-04-24T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager
  • Lowell, MA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 50 - 65 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead and oversee the monthly closing process and prepare accurate financial statements for a public company. This is a long-term contract position based in Lowell, Massachusetts, and offers an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong attention to detail and expertise in accounting practices. Candidates with experience in Navision are highly preferred.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the end-to-end monthly close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.</p><p>• Prepare and review financial statements to meet public company standards and compliance.</p><p>• Support and guide accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) functions to maintain smooth operations.</p><p>• Perform detailed account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.</p><p>• Oversee the preparation and posting of journal entries to the general ledger.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal and external auditors during financial statement audits.</p><p>• Analyze financial data to identify trends and support decision-making processes.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with accounting regulations and company policies.</p><p>• Provide leadership and mentorship to accounting team members.</p>
  • 2026-04-08T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Manager
  • North Reading, MA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 42.75 - 49.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking an experienced, senior-level Payroll and Benefits professional to support business leaders and employees across a broad range of People Operations initiatives in North Reading, Massachusetts. This long-term contract position will play a critical role in managing and optimizing payroll and benefits programs, ensuring compliance with multi-state regulations, and delivering a high-touch, employee-focused experience.</p><p><br></p><p>This individual will serve as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders, providing expertise in payroll processing, benefits administration, and leave management, while driving process improvements and supporting ongoing HR operations. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach, strong attention to detail, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities: </p><p>Lead the administration and ongoing optimization of all benefits programs, including paid leave, leave of absence (multi-state), disability, and health programs (medical, dental, vision) across the U.S. and Asia.</p><p>Manage the full-cycle open enrollment process, including planning, vendor coordination, employee communications, and system updates.</p><p>Oversee 401(k) program administration, including contribution reporting, payroll integration, employee support, and financial wellness initiatives.</p><p>Administer FMLA and disability programs, acting as a key liaison between employees, vendors, and state agencies.</p><p>Process bi-weekly U.S. payroll and off-cycle payrolls using Insperity, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.</p><p>Review and approve monthly global payroll and expense reporting for Asia-based employees.</p><p>Reconcile payroll discrepancies, process adjustments, and conduct regular audits, including alignment with benefits carriers (e.g., medical, vision).</p><p>Maintain and update employee data in the HRIS, including compensation changes, job updates, and organizational changes.</p><p>Support onboarding by ensuring accurate and timely payroll and benefits setup for new hires.</p><p>Develop, enhance, and document HR administration standard operating procedures (SOPs).</p>
  • 2026-04-24T00:00:00Z
Office Manager
  • Londonderry, NH
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Position Overview</p><p>We are partnering with a growing organization to identify an experienced <strong>Organizational Manager</strong> to provide high‑level administrative, operational, and coordination support to the Executive Team. This role is critical to ensuring accountability, structure, and execution across the organization.</p><p>The ideal candidate is a highly organized, proactive professional who thrives in a fast‑moving environment, anticipates needs before they arise, and ensures initiatives are completed accurately and on time. Success in this role directly impacts the effectiveness and pace of the entire organization.</p><p>This position requires a strong sense of ownership, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with senior leadership to keep priorities aligned and moving forward.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><strong>Executive &amp; Organizational Support</strong></p><ul><li>Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Executive Team, ensuring priorities, deadlines, and communications are managed proactively</li><li>Serve as the central point of coordination to track the status, progress, and flow of all organizational projects</li><li>Monitor accountability across teams, working with managers and stakeholders to resolve issues and keep initiatives on schedule</li><li>Maintain clarity and follow‑through on open action items, deadlines, and commitments</li></ul><p><strong>Communication &amp; Coordination</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and streamline executive communications, including email, phone calls, and internal correspondence</li><li>Collect, organize, and synthesize information across the organization to support executive decision‑making</li><li>Ensure consistent, accurate, and timely communication across all stakeholders</li></ul><p><strong>Administrative &amp; Operational Management</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate executive calendars, meetings, and scheduling</li><li>Organize and manage travel arrangements and accommodations for work‑related trips throughout the year</li><li>Act as the primary point of contact for executive inquiries, internal requests, and visitors to the headquarters</li><li>Manage office operations, including supplies, stationery, and internal events</li></ul><p><strong>HR &amp; People Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee HR‑related functions including benefits administration, hiring coordination, employee tryouts, and onboarding</li><li>Support leadership with employee documentation, organization, and process adherence</li></ul><p><strong>Problem Solving &amp; Continuous Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Proactively identify challenges, bottlenecks, or inefficiencies and drive resolution</li><li>Support continuous learning by engaging in weekly professional development and learning pathways</li><li>Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-06T00:00:00Z
Accounting Manager/Supervisor
  • Nashua, NH
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 90000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to oversee financial operations and reporting for a dynamic organization in Nashua, New Hampshire. This position requires a strong background in financial management, compliance, and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will drive process improvements, support growth initiatives, and deliver actionable insights to leadership.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage the month-end close process across multiple entities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals to maintain compliance with organizational standards and regulations.</p><p>• Collaborate with external accountants to prepare for audits and tax filings, ensuring all requirements are met.</p><p>• Develop financial models, forecasts, and pro formas to support strategic decision-making and investment analysis.</p><p>• Lead budgeting processes and assist in long-term planning for operational and investment activities.</p><p>• Partner with banks, lenders, and advisors to prepare financial packages, support cash flow forecasting, and facilitate financing activities.</p><p>• Provide actionable insights to ownership and leadership to inform strategic planning and growth initiatives.</p><p>• Improve financial processes and workflows, documenting procedures to enhance operational efficiency.</p><p>• Support special projects, including acquisitions, new entity launches, and strategic growth efforts.</p><p>• Strengthen internal controls and reporting systems to ensure scalability and effectiveness.</p>
  • 2026-03-26T00:00:00Z
Accounts Receivable Supervisor/Manager
  • Nashua, NH
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Supervisor/Manager to lead receivables operations in Nashua, New Hampshire. This position focuses on strengthening collection performance, improving cash flow, and guiding a team responsible for accurate payment processing and account follow-up. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, sound judgment in credit oversight, and the ability to work across departments to resolve billing concerns and reduce financial risk.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct, coach, and evaluate the accounts receivable and collections team, including support with hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development.<br>• Create and refine collection approaches that help lower past-due balances and support healthier cash flow.<br>• Oversee accurate and prompt application of customer payments across multiple payment and receivable platforms.<br>• Review aging reports regularly and ensure timely outreach on overdue balances to accelerate recovery.<br>• Evaluate customer credit exposure and adjust credit limits based on risk, payment history, and account standing.<br>• Work closely with internal teams to address invoicing discrepancies, remove payment barriers, and improve the customer experience.<br>• Manage escalation of severely delinquent or high-risk accounts, including coordination with outside agencies or legal partners when needed.<br>• Maintain adherence to applicable collection regulations and internal financial controls while safeguarding confidential information.<br>• Prepare reporting for leadership on receivables performance, collection trends, and areas of potential exposure.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, strengthen controls, and support more efficient receivables operations through process audits and enhancements.
  • 2026-04-22T00:00:00Z
Accounts Receivable Supervisor/Manager
  • Lawrence, MA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Supervisor/Manager to lead and optimize our accounts receivable operations in Lawrence, Massachusetts. This role is critical to maintaining strong financial health by overseeing collections, mitigating credit risks, and ensuring precise cash application processes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, a deep understanding of AR management, and a commitment to driving process improvements.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the accounts receivable team in managing collections, reducing past-due balances, and minimizing credit risks.<br>• Oversee customer orders, monitor credit holds, and collaborate with Sales and Operations teams to resolve payment-related issues.<br>• Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to team members, ensuring workload is balanced and priorities are effectively managed.<br>• Support month-end close activities by performing reconciliations and ensuring accurate posting of cash and accounts receivable transactions.<br>• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify opportunities for improving order-to-cash processes.<br>• Ensure compliance with audit requirements and internal controls to maintain financial integrity.<br>• Collaborate on system implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting to enhance operational efficiency.<br>• Drive process improvements and implement best practices to optimize accounts receivable management.
  • 2026-04-08T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable
  • Portland, ME
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 21 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Company Overview: Our team is seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Accounts Payable Specialist. As part of a dynamic finance department, you will contribute to the smooth and accurate processing of vendor invoices and support ongoing process improvements. Our company values innovation, teamwork, and integrity, and offers opportunities for professional growth.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Accurately process and code invoices, ensuring appropriate approvals and timely payments to vendors.</li><li>Reconcile account statements and resolve discrepancies with vendors in a timely manner.</li><li>Assist with month-end close, including accruals and generating AP-related reports.</li><li>Maintain compliance with company accounting controls and policies.</li><li>Proactively identify process improvement opportunities to enhance AP operations.</li><li>Support payroll management as needed.</li></ul><p>This is ongoing job opportunity </p>
  • 2026-04-09T00:00:00Z