Payroll Manager

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join a team in Mansfield, Massachusetts in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This position will oversee end-to-end payroll operations across multiple organizations, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule through weekly, biweekly, and monthly cycles. The role is well suited for a payroll specialist who brings strong multi-state expertise, hands-on knowledge of ADP Workforce Now, and the ability to manage high-volume processing with precision.

Responsibilities:

• Direct complete payroll administration for multiple business entities, ensuring timely and accurate processing from start to finish.

• Manage payroll schedules across weekly, biweekly, and monthly pay groups while maintaining compliance with established deadlines.

• Process payroll for a workforce of more than 500 employees and resolve discrepancies efficiently to minimize payment issues.

• Oversee multi-state payroll activities, including the application of varying tax, wage, and regulatory requirements.

• Use ADP Workforce Now to maintain payroll records, validate data, and support ongoing payroll operations.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to review employee pay changes, deductions, earnings, and other payroll inputs for accuracy.

• Monitor payroll controls and reporting to support audits, compliance standards, and accurate financial documentation.

• Assist with payroll-related operational updates or process changes as needed to support business continuity.
• At least 5 years of payroll management or senior payroll experience.

• Proven background handling full-cycle payroll from data review through final distribution and reconciliation.

• Experience supporting payroll for three or more company entities is required.

• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll laws, tax requirements, and compliance practices.

• Demonstrated ability to process payroll for employee populations exceeding 500 individuals.

• Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now is required.

• Ability to manage multiple payroll frequencies with a high level of accuracy and organization.