Senior Payroll Manager — ADP Expert for Multi‑Entity

HighGround; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

FSA/HSA

Vision & Dental

Disability coverage

Life Insurance

401k match

Job summary

HighGround seeks an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations across multiple brands and entities using ADP Workforce Now. You will manage weekly/bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried staff across multiple states and help integrate acquired companies.

The role requires strong knowledge of payroll tax compliance, year-end processes, and payroll reporting. Private equity-backed environment and residential home services background are a plus, with competitive benefits and bonus

Qualifications

• 7+ years of payroll management experience.
• Extensive experience with ADP Workforce Now payroll and reporting systems.
• Experience processing payroll for multiple entities with hourly and salaried employees in multiple states.
• Experience integrating acquisitions into ADP Workforce Now.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for multiple brands and entities on a weekly or bi-weekly basis for hourly and salaried employees, including commission/variable pay.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and best practices.
• Lead payroll configurations, upgrades, and integrations in ADP Workforce Now, including new company setups post-acquisition.
• Onboard newly acquired companies into ADP and standardize payroll processes.
• Oversee payroll tax filings and remittance.
• Manage year-end payroll processes (W-2s, reconciliations, audits).
• Maintain payroll records and documentation per policy/regulatory requirements.
• Support audits related to payroll.
• Troubleshoot discrepancies and provide excellent employee service.
• Provide payroll reporting and analysis to Finance/Leadership.
• Stay current with payroll laws and regulatory changes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

CPP Certification

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Excel

Job description

HighGround seeks an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations across multiple brands and entities using ADP Workforce Now. You will manage weekly/bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried staff across multiple states and help integrate acquired companies.

The role requires strong knowledge of payroll tax compliance, year-end processes, and payroll reporting. Private equity-backed environment and residential home services background are a plus, with competitive benefits and bonus