Payroll Supervisor (Contract)

$40.00 – $55.00 per Hour

Payroll Supervisor for a contract assignment covering a leave of absence. I am partnering confidentially with my client to identify a payroll leader who can step in quickly and manage complex, high‑volume payroll operations with confidence.

This role is ideal for a hands‑on payroll professional with strong supervisory experience and deep knowledge of multi‑state payroll, compliance, and union environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise weekly, high‑volume payroll processing across multiple U.S. states and Canadian provinces

• Lead and support a team of 6 payroll professionals in a shared services environment

• Ensure payroll accuracy, timeliness, and full regulatory compliance

• Review staffing and workflows to ensure proper payroll coverage

• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management of payroll staff

• Conduct payroll audits, reconciliations, and quality control reviews

• Process bonuses, special payments, and taxable fringe benefits

• Serve as an escalation point for payroll issues and employee inquiries

• Partner closely with HR, Accounting, and internal stakeholders

• Act as a liaison for union payroll matters

• Maintain confidentiality and security of payroll data

• Assist with special projects and operational improvements as needed

Required Qualifications

• CPP certification (preferred)

• 7+ years of payroll experience, including multi‑state payroll

• 2+ years of payroll supervisory or leadership experience

• Experience supporting organizations with 5,000+ employees

• Strong knowledge of wage & hour laws, payroll taxes, garnishments, and compliance

• Advanced Excel skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• High attention to detail and ability to work independently

Preferred Experience

• Union payroll experience

• Shared services or large enterprise payroll environments

Payroll System

• ADP Vantage experience required

Position Details

• Job Type: Contract (approx. 4+ months)

• Schedule: Full‑time

• Pay Rate: $40.00 – $50.00 per hour (based on experience)

Why Apply?

This is a high‑visibility opportunity to make an immediate impact within a sophisticated payroll organization while earning a competitive hourly rate. Ideal for payroll leaders who enjoy stepping into critical roles and leading with precision.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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