Hybrid Payroll Supervisor – Lead US Payroll & Compliance

Nelson Connects; Napa (CA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Nelson Connects is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Supervisor/Manager (Contract) in Napa, CA, with hybrid work arrangement (2 days in office). You will support U.S. payroll operations for about 850 employees, ensure accurate processing, maintain controls, and drive process improvements.

The role requires 3+ years in payroll, SAP skills, and strong knowledge of payroll regulations; ADP GlobalView is a plus. You will collaborate with stakeholders and prepare reports for management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in payroll processing or a similar payroll specialist role.
• Hands-on SAP experience; ADP GlobalView experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel, payroll systems, databases, and timekeeping platforms.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, tax requirements, and regulations.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and numerical accuracy.
• Clear written and verbal communication with a customer-focused approach.
• Experience improving payroll processes and internal controls.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and adapt to changing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Gather and validate timekeeping data and calculate wages, overtime, deductions, taxes, and benefits.
• Process payroll payments and distribute pay statements.
• Maintain payroll records, compensation rates, and new-hire information.
• Respond to employee and manager payroll inquiries through ServiceNow.
• Ensure compliance with payroll laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain and strengthen payroll controls, identify gaps, and recommend improvements.
• Develop and update SOPs and process maps.
• Obtain approvals and scale payroll discrepancies or processing issues.
• Prepare payroll reports for management and finance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues and manage priorities.

Skills

Timekeeping data validation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Tools

SAP

ADP GlobalView

Microsoft Excel

Timekeeping platforms

Job description

Nelson Connects is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Supervisor/Manager (Contract) in Napa, CA, with hybrid work arrangement (2 days in office). You will support U.S. payroll operations for about 850 employees, ensure accurate processing, maintain controls, and drive process improvements.

The role requires 3+ years in payroll, SAP skills, and strong knowledge of payroll regulations; ADP GlobalView is a plus. You will collaborate with stakeholders and prepare reports for management.