Payroll Supervisor

Payroll Supervisor

Position Overview:

The Payroll Supervisor oversees end-to-end payroll operations and provides direct leadership to payroll staff. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely multi‑state payroll processing while driving process improvements, system optimization, and exceptional employee support in a fast‑paced environment.

• Oversee full‑cycle, bi‑weekly multi‑state payroll processing, including data validation, reporting, deductions, and garnishments
• Supervise and develop payroll team members, including performance management, scheduling, and training
• Ensure accurate processing of timekeeping data, direct deposits, payroll postings, and accounting exports
• Maintain and optimize HRIS/payroll systems to drive automation, efficiency, and data integrity
• Build and document payroll workflows, processes, and standards within payroll and timekeeping systems
• Provide timely, employee‑focused support for complex payroll inquiries and issue resolution
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations
• Oversee employment verifications and garnishment administration, ensuring timely responses and payments
• Lead payroll integrations related to acquisitions or organizational changes
• Participate in and lead payroll‑related training sessions and new process implementations
• Support payroll guidance for expansion into new states and complex payroll scenarios
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold high standards of professionalism

• 7+ years of multi‑state payroll processing experience
• Prior experience supervising or leading payroll teams strongly preferred
• Advanced expertise with HRIS/payroll systems; ADP experience strongly preferred
• Ability to independently process payroll end‑to‑end
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax law, wage and hour regulations, and pre‑/post‑tax deductions
• Experience supporting mid‑to‑large organizations (1,000+ employees preferred)
• CPP certification strongly preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail‑oriented, deadline‑driven, and able to perform in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
• Highly employee‑centric with strong relationship‑building skills

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Human Resources and Administrative

• Consumer Services