Payroll Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a fast-paced logistics company with approximately 250 employees. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of payroll experience, strong expertise with ADP payroll systems, and a deep understanding of payroll compliance for hourly, non-exempt workforces common in logistics and transportation environments.

Key Responsibilities

· Manage end-to-end payroll processing for approximately 250 salaried and hourly employees using ADP (Workforce Now or similar).

· Ensure accurate calculation of regular wages, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, and retroactive pay.

· Administer payroll for multi-state employees, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.

· Oversee payroll tax filings, garnishments, benefits deductions, and third-party payments.

· Partner closely with Operations, HR, and Finance to ensure accurate timekeeping, employee data, and labor cost reporting.

· Serve as the primary liaison with ADP for system configuration, issue resolution, and process improvements.

· Conduct payroll audits, reconciliations, and variance analysis to ensure accuracy and control.

· Manage one payroll assistant

· Manage year-end payroll processes, including W-2 preparation and distribution.

· Develop and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned with logistics operations.

· 401k plan management

· Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely, confidential, and professional manner.

Qualifications

· Minimum 5 years of payroll experience, preferably in logistics, transportation, manufacturing, or a similar hourly workforce environment.

· Hands-on experience with ADP payroll systems (Workforce Now strongly preferred).

· Strong knowledge of overtime rules, wage and hour compliance, and multi-state payroll regulations.

· Experience working with time and attendance systems integrated with payroll.

· High attention to detail and ability to meet strict payroll deadlines.

· Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications

· CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or FPC certification, (desirable)

· ADP certification

· Bachelor of Science in Business or Accounting (not required)

Work Environment

· Fast-paced, operationally driven logistics environment

· High volume, deadline-sensitive payroll cycles

· Requires discretion and strict confidentiality

Salary Range

$76,000 -$110,000 with 20% bonus potential.