Payroll Manager Carbondale, IL

Payroll Director/Manager

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Director/Manager to oversee payroll operations for a large, multi-state workforce. This contract position requires someone who can manage end-to-end payroll processing, maintain compliance, and support accurate payroll delivery for more than 500 employees. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise with ADP Workforce Now and a solid understanding of payroll administration in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead complete payroll processing activities for a workforce of more than 10K+ employees across multiple states, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in each pay cycle.

• Manage payroll records, earnings, deductions, tax with holdings, and adjustments while maintaining compliance with applicable payroll regulations.

• Use ADP Workforce Now to administer payroll transactions, review data integrity, and resolve processing issues efficiently.

• Monitor multi-state payroll requirements and apply current federal, state, and local payroll guidelines to daily operations.

• Partner with internal teams to address payroll questions, investigate discrepancies, and provide clear resolution to employee concerns.

• Review payroll reports and audit results to identify errors, strengthen controls, and improve overall process reliability.

• Support payroll-related documentation, reporting, and record retention in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.