Lead Payroll Operations & Compliance

Headfarmer; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A payroll services firm in Arizona is seeking a Payroll Supervisor to oversee the accurate processing of payroll for hourly, salaried, and contract employees. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with laws, manage payroll operations, and lead a team, bringing 3–5+ years of payroll experience, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with payroll systems. This role offers the opportunity to develop process improvements, supporting HR and Finance to maintain payroll integrity and accuracy.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of payroll experience, including supervisory or team-lead responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and wage-and-hour rules.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise end-to-end payroll processing for hourly, salaried, and contract employees.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
• Oversee payroll system updates, configuration, and maintenance.

Skills

Strong leadership

Analytical skills

Payroll process expertise

Tools

ADP

Ceridian

Paylocity

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A payroll services firm in Arizona is seeking a Payroll Supervisor to oversee the accurate processing of payroll for hourly, salaried, and contract employees. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with laws, manage payroll operations, and lead a team, bringing 3–5+ years of payroll experience, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with payroll systems. This role offers the opportunity to develop process improvements, supporting HR and Finance to maintain payroll integrity and accuracy.