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Description

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director to oversee payroll operations and ensure accurate, timely processing for a multi-state workforce. This role requires a detail-oriented leader who excels in managing payroll teams, maintaining compliance with tax regulations, and delivering high-quality service to employees. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll systems, tax compliance, and team supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end bi-weekly payroll process for employees across multiple states, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Supervise and lead the payroll team, providing guidance to maintain compliance with deadlines, policies, and regulations.

• Review and validate timekeeping records, wage calculations, overtime, bonuses, garnishments, and other payroll elements.

• Ensure all payroll transactions comply with internal controls, federal and state regulations, and company policies.

• Address and resolve payroll discrepancies while responding promptly to employee inquiries.

• Maintain and update payroll records, including tax documentation and direct deposit details, within the payroll system.

• Prepare and analyze payroll-related reports, such as tax filings, 401(k) contributions, labor cost summaries, and worker's compensation audits.

• Collaborate with HR to manage employee status changes, including new hires, terminations, and leave of absence updates.

• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing, reconciliations, and audits.

• Stay updated on federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• A minimum of 8 years of payroll experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity.

• Proven expertise in processing payroll for multi-state, hourly, and salaried employees.

• Proficiency in payroll platforms such as ADP, Paylocity, Paycom, or similar systems.

• Strong knowledge of wage and hour laws, payroll tax compliance, and reporting standards.

• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to handle confidential information.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to address payroll-related challenges.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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