Strategic Payroll Manager | Multi-Entity ADP Workforce Now

HighGround; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 medical plans

FSA/HSA options

Vision and Dental Insurance

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

401k with company matching

Ancillary Benefits

Job summary

HighGround is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee multi-brand, multi-state payroll operations. You will manage weekly/bi-weekly processing for hourly and salaried staff, drive ADP Workforce Now configurations, and integrate acquisitions into payroll systems.

You will partner with HR, Finance, and M&A teams to ensure compliance, accurate tax filings, and timely year-end processes while delivering insightful payroll reporting to leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of payroll management experience.
• Extensive experience with ADP Workforce Now payroll and reporting systems required.
• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting.

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-entity payroll

State payroll compliance

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

CPP certification (preferred)

Payroll accounting knowledge

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

HighGround is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee multi-brand, multi-state payroll operations. You will manage weekly/bi-weekly processing for hourly and salaried staff, drive ADP Workforce Now configurations, and integrate acquisitions into payroll systems.

You will partner with HR, Finance, and M&A teams to ensure compliance, accurate tax filings, and timely year-end processes while delivering insightful payroll reporting to leadership.