Description Rapidly expanding New York City firm is currently seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations for a large workforce in New York, New York. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who can ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across payroll processes while managing a team of payroll specialists. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in handling complex multi-state payroll systems and a proactive approach to process improvement. Responsibilities: • Manage and oversee the complete payroll cycle for over 2,000 employees across multiple states, ensuring timely and accurate processing. • Lead and develop a team of payroll specialists, fostering growth through training and mentorship. • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of wage and hour laws. • Review and approve payroll calculations, deductions, and adjustments for accuracy and adherence to policies. • Conduct audits and reconciliations of payroll data, addressing discrepancies to ensure precision. • Act as the key expert for ADP Workforce Now, managing system improvements, report generation, and troubleshooting. • Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external vendors to resolve payroll-related issues and implement enhancements. • Maintain payroll records securely, ensuring data privacy and compliance with company policies. • Drive payroll-related projects, such as system upgrades and automation initiatives, to optimize operations. Requirements • 5+ years of experience in payroll management, including multi-state payroll processing. • Proficiency in handling full-cycle payroll for large organizations, ideally over 2000 employees. • Expertise in using ADP Workforce Now for payroll operations and system management. • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local wage and hour laws. • Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team effectively. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .