Senior Payroll Supervisor

Overview

Senior Payroll Supervisor – Confidential Global Manufacturing Company | Columbus, OH (Onsite)

About the Opportunity: A confidential, industry-leading manufacturing organization with a global footprint is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Supervisor to oversee payroll operations across multiple U.S. locations. This company is known for its strong reputation in the industrial and advanced materials manufacturing sector, serving a diverse range of markets including infrastructure, transportation, energy, and specialty products. This is a pivotal role within a company undergoing an exciting phase of transformation and modernization—offering the chance to shape payroll operations and drive process improvements in a complex, high-performance environment.

Base pay range: $95,000.00/yr - $/yr

Confidential Company provided pay range. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

• Payroll Operations
• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for multiple U.S. locations (hourly, union, and salaried).
• Oversee time and attendance integrations to ensure accurate recording of shifts, overtime, and premiums.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as collective bargaining agreements.
• Coordinate payroll funding, reconciliations, and GL interfaces with Finance.
• Lead year-end processes including W-2s, tax filings, and audits.
• Systems & Process Optimization
• Oversee payroll and timekeeping systems (e.g., ADP, UKG, Workday, Kronos) to maintain data accuracy.
• Partner with HRIS and IT teams on system enhancements and integrations.
• Drive automation and reporting improvements to enhance payroll efficiency.
• Compliance & Auditing
• Maintain compliance with wage laws, tax regulations, and union contract requirements.
• Serve as lead contact for internal and external payroll audits.
• Stay current with legislative updates affecting payroll operations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with HR on employee relations, benefits deductions, and union pay matters.
• Collaborate with Finance on labor cost reporting and forecasting.
• Provide guidance to plant and HR leaders on payroll policies and union-related practices.
• Strategic Development
• Develop and implement payroll strategies aligned with business and workforce objectives.
• Standardize processes and KPIs for payroll accuracy, timeliness, and service quality.
• Recommend initiatives focused on scalability and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive payroll experience, with at least 3–5 years in a supervisory role supporting multi-site or union environments.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial settings preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of multi-state payroll and labor law compliance.
• Hands-on expertise in ADP, UKG, Workday, or Kronos systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical mindset, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

• Opportunity to lead payroll transformation within a growing global organization.
• Exposure to multi-state, union, and international payroll complexities.
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation, efficiency, and professional development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Conducted by an External Partner

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries:
  Manufacturing and Chemical Manufacturing