Payroll Manager

We are looking for an experienced Payroll specialist to assist with payroll operations for a financial services organization serving approximately 400 to 600 employees. This Long-term Contract position is fully remote and is offering the opportunity to assist with accurate, compliant payroll processing across multiple states. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on payroll expertise along with Workday knowledge and the ability to maintain efficient payroll administration in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end payroll administration for a multi-state employee population, ensuring timely and accurate processing for roughly 400 to 600 team members.
• Manage payroll activities in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, while maintaining organized records and audit-ready documentation.
• Use Workday and ADP Workforce Now to review payroll data, validate employee changes, and resolve processing discrepancies.
• Partner with HR, finance, and other internal stakeholders to address payroll questions, support reporting needs, and maintain data accuracy.
• Monitor payroll adjustments related to earnings, deductions, taxes, and leave activity to ensure employees are paid correctly.
• Investigate and resolve payroll issues promptly, including employee inquiries, calculation errors, and system-related exceptions.
• Support payroll continuity during employee leave coverage and assist with related process updates or operational changes as needed.