US Payroll Manager — ADP Expert for Multi-State Compliance

gravityglobal.com; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rewards

Career growth

Collaboration

Professional development

Work-life balance

Recognition program

Family support

ESG culture

Job summary

Gravity Global is seeking a Payroll Manager (US) to oversee the end-to-end payroll process for employees across the United States. You will ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations across multiple states while serving as the subject matter expert on payroll regulations.

You will manage ADP Workforce Now as the primary system, collaborate with HR and Finance, handle year-end processes, tax filings, and maintain payroll policies and internal controls.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing a payroll process from start to finish.
• Experience managing payroll compliance across multiple U.S. states, including California.
• Hands-on experience using ADP Workforce Now.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll laws and compliance.
• Attention to detail with analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle payroll process for U.S. employees, including data collection, processing, validation, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, including tax filings, wage and hour requirements, and reporting obligations.
• Oversee multi-state payroll compliance, staying current on regulatory changes and proactively implementing updates as needed.
• Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for ADP Workforce Now, including configuration, troubleshooting, and process optimization.
• Partner with HR and Finance teams to ensure accurate employee data, benefit deductions, 401(k) contributions, and general ledger alignment.
• Manage payroll audits, reconciliations, and year-end processes (e.g., W-2s, state filings).
• Develop, document, and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
• Support payroll-related projects, system enhancements, and process improvements.

Skills

Payroll management

Regulatory knowledge

Data confidentiality

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Gravity Global is seeking a Payroll Manager (US) to oversee the end-to-end payroll process for employees across the United States. You will ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations across multiple states while serving as the subject matter expert on payroll regulations.

You will manage ADP Workforce Now as the primary system, collaborate with HR and Finance, handle year-end processes, tax filings, and maintain payroll policies and internal controls.