Senior Payroll Manager - ADP Expert, Multi-Entity

Highground; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

FSA/HSA

Vision & Dental

Disability coverage

Life Insurance

401k matching

Ancillary benefits

Job summary

HighGround is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations across multiple brands in the DFW area. You will manage weekly or bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried staff using ADP Workforce Now, including commission and variable pay, and ensure compliance with payroll tax laws.

The role requires 7+ years of payroll management, multi-state experience, acquisitions integration into ADP, and strong Excel reporting. Private equity-backed environment experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of payroll management experience.
• Extensive experience with ADP Workforce Now payroll and reporting systems required.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Experience in residential home services, construction, or similar hourly-based industries preferred.
• CPP certification is a plus.

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 processing commission and other variable compensation programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage & hour laws and best practices.
• Lead payroll system configurations, upgrades, and integrations in ADP Workforce Now, including new company setups post-acquisition.
• Partner with HR, Finance, and M&A teams to onboard newly acquired companies into ADP and standardize payroll processes.
• Oversee payroll tax filings and ensure timely remittance of all payroll taxes.
• Manage year-end payroll processes, including W-2s, tax reconciliations, and audits.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, reports, and documentation in accordance with company policy and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits related to payroll.
• Troubleshoot payroll discrepancies and provide exceptional customer service to employees.
• Provide payroll reporting and analysis to Finance and leadership as needed.
• Stay current with payroll laws and regulatory changes.

Skills

Payroll management

Multi-state payroll

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Excel

Job description

HighGround is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations across multiple brands in the DFW area. You will manage weekly or bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried staff using ADP Workforce Now, including commission and variable pay, and ensure compliance with payroll tax laws.

The role requires 7+ years of payroll management, multi-state experience, acquisitions integration into ADP, and strong Excel reporting. Private equity-backed environment experience is a plus.