We are looking for a meticulous Payroll Manager to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce. This role is well suited to someone who understands payroll from both accounting/finance and human resources perspectives, bringing a balanced approach to compliance, reporting, and employee support. The ideal candidate will be confident managing full-cycle payroll, maintaining precision in a high-volume environment, and using ADP Workforce Now to support efficient payroll administration.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead end-to-end payroll processing for more than 500 employees, ensuring each payroll cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Administer bi-monthly payroll activities, including earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and benefit-related updates.<br>• Manage payroll operations across multiple states while maintaining compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements.<br>• Review payroll data thoroughly to identify discrepancies, resolve issues promptly, and uphold a high standard of accuracy.<br>• Partner with finance and human resources teams to align payroll activity with employee records, general ledger needs, and organizational policies.<br>• Maintain and optimize payroll records and workflows within ADP Workforce Now to support reliable processing and reporting.<br>• Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and internal stakeholders, providing clear and thorough guidance.<br>• Prepare payroll reports, support audits, and help ensure proper documentation and internal controls are consistently maintained.
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Supervisor/Manager to join a university environment in New York, New York. This contract opportunity is ideal for a payroll specialist who can oversee end-to-end payroll operations, maintain compliance, and support related accounting activities in a fast-paced setting. The role requires a hands-on leader who can coordinate with internal departments, ensure accurate compensation processing, and deliver dependable payroll service across a large employee population.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee complete payroll processing for employees paid on different schedules, ensuring accurate and timely submission through an external payroll provider.<br>• Maintain payroll data by applying tax updates, employee status changes, benefit deductions, and onboarding information while reviewing large volumes of timesheets and time records for accuracy.<br>• Administer payroll support activities for student workers and other support staff, including time record coordination and paycheck distribution.<br>• Supervise payroll recordkeeping, manage annual payroll file setup, retain audit documentation, and coordinate the preparation and distribution of year-end wage statements.<br>• Monitor union-related payroll deductions and reporting obligations to support ongoing compliance requirements.<br>• Prepare payroll-related labor entries and post distributions to the general ledger in alignment with accounting standards.<br>• Work closely with the payroll vendor to investigate and resolve payroll processing discrepancies and tax-related issues.<br>• Support audit and tax reporting needs by assembling schedules, responding to inquiries, assisting with year-end requests, and contributing to organizational tax filing preparation.<br>• Provide back-up support for accounts payable and assist with daily accounting operations as well as special projects when needed.<br>• Partner with hiring and academic departments to align pay schedules, validate compensation details, and ensure accurate payroll processing for adjunct faculty and other employee groups.