US Payroll Manager — Multi-State Expert (ADP)

gravityglobal.com; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravity Global is seeking a Payroll Manager (US) to oversee end-to-end payroll operations for employees across the United States. The role focuses on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance, with ADP Workforce Now as the primary payroll system and collaboration with HR, Finance, and external partners.

The successful candidate will manage full-cycle payroll, ensure regulatory compliance across states (including CA), and drive process improvements while handling confidential information with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing a payroll process from start to finish.
• Proven experience managing payroll compliance across multiple U.S. states, including California.
• Hands-on experience utilizing ADP Workforce Now.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

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 expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Discretion

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Gravity Global is seeking a Payroll Manager (US) to oversee end-to-end payroll operations for employees across the United States. The role focuses on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance, with ADP Workforce Now as the primary payroll system and collaboration with HR, Finance, and external partners.

The successful candidate will manage full-cycle payroll, ensure regulatory compliance across states (including CA), and drive process improvements while handling confidential information with