Payroll Supervisor

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. Supervise and develop payroll coordinators, setting priorities and workloads around each pay cycle .

Posted 10/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, compliance with wage-and-hour regulations, and team leadership. Proficient in managing payroll systems and ensuring accuracy in payroll operations while maintaining confidentiality and supporting audits.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Payroll ProcessingTeam LeadershipMulti-State Payroll ComplianceAdvanced Excel SkillsPaylocity Experience

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Hard Skills

Payroll FunctionsTimekeeping Data ReviewPayroll Tax ProcessingGarnishments ProcessingReconciliation to General LedgerLabor Cost ReportingW-2/1099 ProcessingPerformance ReviewsAutomation OpportunitiesData Accuracy

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCoaching and Development

Tools & Technologies

PaylocityPayroll SystemExcel

Industry Keywords

FLSAWage-and-Hour CompliancePayroll TaxEmployee Compensation DataInternal and External Audits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise and develop payroll coordinators, setting priorities and workloads around each pay cycle
Review work for accuracy, provide feedback, and conduct performance reviews
Serve as escalation point for complex payroll issues, employee inquiries, and manager questions
Oversee the payroll group inbox and ensure timely, accurate responses
Oversee end-to-end weekly, biweekly, and semi-monthly payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees
Review timekeeping data, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, and retroactive adjustments
Approve payroll registers, resolve discrepancies, and release direct deposits, paper checks, and off-cycle payments
Process garnishments, child support orders, deductions, adjustments, and final pay
Reconcile payroll to the general ledger and coordinate journal entries and accruals with Accounting
Prepare labor cost, headcount, and overtime reports for Finance and HR leadership
Maintain controls protecting confidential employee and compensation data
Oversee payroll tax deposits, quarterly filings, and year-end W-2/1099 processing
Stay current on regulatory changes and update procedures and system settings
Support internal and external audits with clear documentation
Administer the payroll system and partner with HR and IT on upgrades, integrations, and data accuracy
Document procedures and identify automation and process-streamlining opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience with core payroll functions, including 2+ years in a lead or supervisory role
Working knowledge of multi-state payroll and wage-and-hour compliance
Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and lead a team
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and reconciliations
Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Experience with Paylocity is a plus
Resume, brief cover letter, and responses to the short questionnaire required for application
Knowledge of FLSA and federal, state, and local wage-and-hour, payroll tax, and reporting requirements
Ability to oversee payroll tax deposits, quarterly filings, and year-end W-2/1099 processing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and AD&D coverage
Supplementary/voluntary benefit plans
Paid Time-Off
401(k) with employer match
Opportunities for growth and leadership
Flexible, people-first culture