Payroll Supervisor/Manager

Description We are looking for an experienced Payroll Supervisor/Manager to support a retail organization in New York, New York through a Long-term Contract assignment. This role will take ownership of payroll operations for a mixed employee population, ensuring timely and accurate processing across retail and corporate teams. The position is well suited for a payroll specialist who can work independently, manage complex pay components, and maintain compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the complete payroll process from initial data review through final submission for an employee population of roughly 300 team members.

• Administer biweekly payroll for retail staff and salaried payroll for corporate employees while maintaining accuracy across different pay structures.

• Review and process hourly earnings, commissions, variable compensation, and payroll adjustments with close attention to detail.

• Investigate payroll discrepancies, resolve exceptions, and confirm that all payments are calculated correctly before release.

• Maintain compliance with applicable payroll regulations, company policies, and reporting requirements throughout each cycle.

• Use ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll transactions, employee pay data, and related payroll records.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to address payroll questions and support smooth payroll operations across retail and corporate functions. Requirements • Demonstrated experience independently managing full-cycle payroll processing.

• Background supporting payroll in a retail environment with hourly and commissioned employees.

• Hands-on knowledge of ADP Workforce Now.

• Experience handling multi-state payroll with strong understanding of payroll compliance requirements.

• Ability to manage payroll for a workforce of several hundred employees in a deadline-driven setting.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify, investigate, and correct payroll variances.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple employee groups.

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