Senior Payroll Manager - Multi-State ADP Expert

Staffmark Group; Carencro (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life Insurance and Disability

Optional 401(k) plan

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Staffmark Group is hiring a Payroll Manager in Carencro, LA. This role leads biweekly payroll for ~300 employees, ensures accurate processing, and maintains strict regulatory compliance while collaborating with HR, Finance, and Operations.

Ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of payroll experience, ADP proficiency, and strong Excel skills. Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent payroll experience considered
• 3–5+ years of payroll experience including independent management of full payroll cycle
• ADP payroll experience required; Lyric experience preferred but not required
• Experience with multi-state payroll, payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and payroll compliance
• Strong Excel skills and payroll reporting/reconciliations
• Experience with payroll audits, year-end processing, and system implementations
• Union payroll experience is a plus
• Exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee and process biweekly payroll for approximately 300 employees
• Manage the complete payroll cycle, including timekeeping, deductions, garnishments, adjustments, and payroll review
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, audits, tax filings, and year-end documentation
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies while maintaining accurate employee records
• Partner with Human Resources, Finance, and Operations on employee data, benefits deductions, and payroll changes
• Support payroll system integrations, process improvements, and standardization initiatives
• Maintain payroll compliance and internal controls while supporting shared services operations

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/Human Resources or related field

Equivalent payroll experience considered

Payroll certifications a plus

Tools

ADP Payroll

ADP Lyric

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Staffmark Group is hiring a Payroll Manager in Carencro, LA. This role leads biweekly payroll for ~300 employees, ensures accurate processing, and maintains strict regulatory compliance while collaborating with HR, Finance, and Operations.

Ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of payroll experience, ADP proficiency, and strong Excel skills. Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.