Interim Payroll Director/ Payroll Transformation Lead

KBW Financial; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting is seeking an Interim Payroll Director/Payroll Transformation Lead in Andover, MA to start immediately. This temporary, hourly role offers a competitive rate and an opportunity to assess and transform payroll processes.

The candidate will review payment processes, identify risks, and collaborate with HR, IT, and finance to optimize reporting and analytics. Strong Excel and experience with major payroll systems are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience.
• Experience with ADP, UKG, Workday.
• Strong Excel skills (Pivot, VLOOKUP).

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and updating payment processes and controls.
• Identify potential risks in the payroll process.
• Evaluate responsibility allocation.
• Assess integration requirement with HRIS.
• Review payroll approvals and reconciliations.
• Partner with HR, IT, and finance teams.
• Help update reporting and analytics.

Skills

Payroll management

Advanced Excel

Payroll analytics

Tools

ADP

UKG

Workday

Job description

Back Interim Payroll Director/ Payroll Transformation Lead Payroll Management Andover , Massachusetts Temp Per Hour Sep 24, 2026 $50.00 - $100.00

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting is working with a client in the Andover, MA area looking for an Interim Payroll Director/Payroll Transformation Lead. We are looking for candidates who can start immediately for this role.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and updating payment processes and controls
• Identify potential risks in the payroll process
• Evaluate responsibility allocation
• Assess integration requirement with HRIS
• Review payroll approvals and reconciliations
• Partner with HR, IT, and finance teams
• Help update reporting and analytics

Qualifications

• 5+ year of previous experience
• Experience with systems such as ADP, UKG, Workday, etc.
• Strong Excel skills (pivots, v/x lookups, etc.)

Compensation: $50-75/HR depending on experience