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Payroll Manager
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Robert Half
Lawrenceville, GA (In Person)
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Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a large employee population in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position calls for a hands-on leader who can ensure timely pay delivery, maintain regulatory compliance, and strengthen payroll processes through effective systems oversight and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in complex, multi-state payroll environments and a strong ability to guide teams while supporting accurate financial reporting and audit readiness. Experience with ADP is strongly preferred. This role is fully onsite.
Responsibilities:
- Lead payroll administration across one or more recurring pay cycles, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule.
- Oversee compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including taxes, wage rules, garnishments, and benefit deductions.
- Partner with Human Resources and Finance to resolve payroll issues, improve data accuracy, and support broader organizational objectives.
- Manage payroll systems and identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and platform enhancements.
- Reconcile payroll activity with financial records, support accrual accuracy, and maintain strong internal controls for audit preparedness.
- Supervise and develop payroll staff by setting performance expectations, providing coaching, and supporting ongoing training.
- Monitor vendor relationships and coordinate with external service providers to maintain dependable payroll operations.
- Support payroll-related process improvements and system modernization efforts to reduce manual work and strengthen reliability