Senior Payroll Specialist — Multi-State & Mentoring

SDL Search Partners; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Health care benefit

In-office lunch provided daily

Job summary

SDL Search Partners is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to join our in-office team in New Hampshire. The role covers multi-client payroll across states with bi-weekly, weekly, and monthly schedules.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, have strong attention to detail, and understand payroll compliance. The position offers a good work-life balance and opportunities for growth within a supportive leadership team.

Qualifications

• 2–10 years payroll experience in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with systems optimization and process improvement.
• Experience mentoring payroll staff.
• Experience with ADP is a plus.
• Experience with multi-state payroll and payroll tax reporting is a plus.
• Strong technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle payroll for multiple clients across states and various pay frequencies (bi-weekly, weekly, monthly).
• Mentor and support payroll staff to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Payroll experience

Process improvement

Mentoring staff

ADP experience

Multi-state payroll

Technical skills

Tools

ADP

Job description

SDL Search Partners is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to join our in-office team in New Hampshire. The role covers multi-client payroll across states with bi-weekly, weekly, and monthly schedules.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, have strong attention to detail, and understand payroll compliance. The position offers a good work-life balance and opportunities for growth within a supportive leadership team.