Description We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a large, multi-location workforce based in Traverse City, Michigan. This role oversees the full payroll cycle, ensures compliance with Michigan and multi-state requirements, and supports accurate, timely pay delivery for more than 500 employees. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership capability, deep technical payroll knowledge, and hands-on experience using ADP Workforce Now.
Responsibilities:
Direct end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce of more than 500 employees across multiple locations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for each pay cycle.
Supervise, coach, and allocate work for a payroll team of three while promoting strong performance and operational consistency.
Administer bi-monthly payroll activities, including review, validation, reconciliation, and final approval before transmission.
Maintain compliance with Michigan payroll regulations as well as applicable multi-state wage and tax requirements.
Manage payroll data within ADP Workforce Now and resolve discrepancies related to earnings, deductions, taxes, and employee records.
Partner with human resources, finance, and other internal stakeholders to address payroll questions, support audits, and improve process reliability.
Review payroll procedures and implement enhancements that strengthen controls, documentation, and service levels.
Support payroll-related operational changes, including updates to systems or workflows, while minimizing disruption to employees and the business. Requirements - 10+ years of payroll experience, including leadership responsibility in a high-volume environment.
Demonstrated success managing full-cycle payroll for large employee populations of 500 or more.
Prior experience overseeing payroll across multiple locations and states.
Strong knowledge of Michigan payroll laws and regulations.
Hands-on proficiency with ADP Workforce Now.
Experience leading or mentoring payroll staff in a supervisory or management capacity.
Proven ability to manage bi-monthly payroll cycles with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
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