Payroll Manager at firstPRO, Inc Payroll Manager at firstPRO, Inc in Riverside, New Jersey Posted in 2 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Payroll Manager Location:

Northeast Philadelphia, PA Compensation:

$38.00

•$40.00 / hour ($80,000

•$85,000)

Schedule:

Monday

•Friday (Full-Time) Key Responsibilities Payroll Operations & Team Leadership (50%): Supervise, mentor, and oversee a team of 4 Payroll Administrators. Manage accurate weekly payroll execution for 400-500 employees, as well as bi-weekly multi-state payroll across 45 states and an affiliate in Canada. System Implementation & Data Integration (25%): Lead system upgrades, software enhancements, and the setup/implementation of the onboarding platform. Build and manage automated data feeds between ADP and vendor systems to ensure precise data flow. Multi-State Compliance & Audit (15%): Audit payroll transactions, maintain compliance records, process amendments/W-2s, and set up new ADP reporting locations for branch expansions. Specialized Payroll & Cross-Functional Operations (10%): Process and balance After-Hours, SPIFF, and Blue Volt employee payments. Partner closely with HR, Benefits, and Accounting departments to resolve discrepancies, handle corporate audit requests, and support financial reporting.

What You Bring Leadership & Payroll Experience:

5+ years of multi-state payroll experience with at least 2 years in a direct supervisory or management role.

Implementation Track Record:

Proven, hands-on experience leading payroll software implementations, system integrations, and onboarding platform setups.

Technical & Software Proficiency:

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (required) and working knowledge of ADP systems (ADP Vantage preferred, ADP WorkForce Now applicable).

Compliance Expertise:

Deep knowledge of multi-state payroll principles, tax reporting requirements, wage and hour regulations, and exposure to Canadian payroll.

Education & Certifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field preferred (equivalent work experience accepted); CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification is a plus.