Payroll Supervisor

• Manage end‑to‑end payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees, including regular, off‑cycle, bonus, and special payrolls.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Review and approve payroll registers, payroll reconciliations, and payroll journal entries prior to posting.
• Oversee time and attendance data validation, including overtime, PTO, and other earnings and deductions.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, including multi‑state withholding requirements.
• Coordinate payroll tax filings, W‑2 processing, year‑end reporting, and responses to payroll tax notices.
• Partner with Finance and Tax leadership on payroll‑related audits and compliance reviews.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and best practices.

• Serve as the primary payroll system owner, ensuring data integrity between payroll, HRIS, and ERP systems.
• Establish and maintain strong payroll controls, documentation, and internal procedures.
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes through automation, system enhancements, and improved workflows.
• Support system implementations, upgrades, and testing related to payroll and timekeeping platforms.

• Collaborate closely with HR on new hires, terminations, compensation changes, benefits deductions, and employee data management.
• Partner with Accounting and FP&A to ensure accurate payroll accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Serve as a point of escalation for complex payroll questions and employee inquiries.

• Supervise and develop payroll staff (if applicable), providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement within the payroll function.
• Ensure appropriate coverage, documentation, and cross‑training to support business continuity.

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

• 5–8+ years of progressive payroll experience, including supervisory responsibility
• Experience processing multi‑state payroll in a mid‑sized or growing organization
• Strong understanding of payroll tax compliance, wage and hour laws, and payroll controls
• Experience working with third‑party payroll providers and integrated HRIS/ERP systems

• High attention to detail with strong analytical and reconciliation skills
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast‑paced, operational environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Comfortable partnering across Finance and HR with a service‑oriented mindset

• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification
• Experience in distribution, manufacturing, or project‑based environments
• Experience supporting payroll system implementations or conversions

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