Payroll Manager

Job Title: Payroll Manager

Location: Philadelphia, PA (Onsite)

Industry: Distribution / Corporate Services

Pay: $75,000 – $85,000 / year

Benefits: This position is eligible for PTO, Sick Time, 401k, Medical, Dental & Vision.

About Our Client:

Addison Group is working with a well-established organization that operates across the U.S. and Canada. Our client has a large, multi-state footprint and is looking for a skilled Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations and lead a small team through an upcoming transition.

Job Description:

The Payroll Manager will be responsible for overseeing payroll operations for a large employee base across multiple states (and a Canadian affiliate). This role includes supervising payroll staff, ensuring compliance with wage and hour laws, and maintaining accuracy in all payroll processes. The right candidate will be tech-savvy, detail-oriented, and experienced in payroll systems such as ADP.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and process bi-weekly payroll for a high-volume, multi-state employee population.
• Supervise and develop a payroll team, providing training and support.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and tax requirements.
• Oversee system integrations between ADP and third-party vendors.
• Review and audit payroll reports, reconciliations, and transactions for accuracy.
• Maintain payroll documentation and employee records in accordance with company policies and legal standards.
• Partner with HR, Benefits, and Accounting teams to ensure data accuracy across systems.
• Lead payroll system upgrades, enhancements, and automation initiatives.
• Prepare and distribute year-end tax documents such as W-2s.
• Address payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries professionally.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field preferred (not required).
• 4+ years of payroll experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Proficiency with ADP Vantage or ADP WorkForce Now strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, reporting, and compliance.
• Experience managing payroll across multiple states; Canadian payroll experience is a plus.
• Tech-savvy with the ability to streamline processes and create system efficiencies.
• Stable work history (no frequent job changes).

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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