Senior Multi-State Payroll Lead (400–500 employees)

firstPRO, Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

firstPRO, Inc is seeking a seasoned Payroll Manager to oversee multi-state payroll operations for 400–500 employees, including Canada, with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.

You will lead a team of 4, drive system upgrades and data integrations between ADP and vendor systems, and partner with HR, Benefits, and Accounting to resolve discrepancies and support financial reporting. A Bachelor’s degree with CPP is preferred; strong Excel and ADP knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of multi-state payroll experience with at least 2 years in a direct supervisory or management role.
• Proven, hands-on experience leading payroll software implementations, system integrations, and onboarding platform setups.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (required) and working knowledge of ADP systems (ADP Vantage preferred, ADP Workforce Now applicable).
• Deep knowledge of multi-state payroll principles, tax reporting requirements, wage and hour regulations, and exposure to Canadian payroll.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field preferred (equivalent work experience accepted); CPP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Operations & Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor a team of 4 Payroll Administrators across 400–500 employees.
• System Implementation & Data Integration: Lead system upgrades and onboarding platform setup; manage data feeds between ADP and vendor systems.
• Multi-State Compliance & Audit: Audit payroll transactions, maintain compliance records, process amendments/W-2s, and set up new ADP reporting locations.
• Specialized Payroll & Cross-Functional Operations: Balance After-Hours, SPIFF, and Blue Volt payments; collaborate with HR, Benefits, and Accounting.

Skills

Leadership

Implementation

Excel proficiency

ADP knowledge

Multi-state payroll

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Accounting/Finance/HR)

CPP certification

Tools

ADP Vantage

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

firstPRO, Inc is seeking a seasoned Payroll Manager to oversee multi-state payroll operations for 400–500 employees, including Canada, with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.

You will lead a team of 4, drive system upgrades and data integrations between ADP and vendor systems, and partner with HR, Benefits, and Accounting to resolve discrepancies and support financial reporting. A Bachelor’s degree with CPP is preferred; strong Excel and ADP knowledge are required.