Payroll Supervisor/Manager

Description We are looking for an experienced Payroll Supervisor/Manager to support payroll operations for a manufacturing organization in Auburn Hills, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position will focus on delivering accurate, timely payroll processing across a large employee population while helping maintain compliance with multi-state payroll requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on payroll expertise, sound judgment, and prior experience working with Dayforce and enterprise payroll environments.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a high-volume U.S. employee population, ensuring pay is issued accurately and on schedule.

• Administer payroll activities across multiple states while applying current wage, tax, and regulatory requirements.

• Review payroll data for completeness and accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues before final submission.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to address payroll-related questions, support reporting needs, and maintain service quality.

• Manage recurring payroll cycles, including bi-monthly processing and related audits or reconciliations.

• Use payroll platforms such as Dayforce and ADP Workforce Now to maintain employee records and process payroll transactions.

• Monitor compliance with company policies and statutory payroll obligations, escalating risks or exceptions when needed.

• Support payroll continuity initiatives, process improvements, and operational tasks tied to broader payroll administration needs. Requirements • Proven experience managing full-cycle payroll from data review through final transmission and post-payroll validation.

• Background processing multi-state payroll in a U.S. environment with strong knowledge of applicable payroll regulations.

• Hands-on experience with Dayforce is strongly preferred.

• Working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now and other enterprise payroll systems.

• Experience administering bi-monthly payroll schedules with a strong focus on accuracy and deadlines.

• Ability to support payroll for an employee population of more than 500 workers.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve payroll issues efficiently.

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