Senior Payroll Lead

Senior Payroll Lead (Hybrid)

Location: Hybrid (Combination of Onsite & Remote)

Compensation: $95,000 -- $130,000 / Year DOE bonus

Employment Type: Full-Time

Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, and Vision

About The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Payroll Lead to join a growing organization with complex multi-state payroll operations. This role is ideal for a senior-level payroll professional who enjoys being hands-on, solving complex payroll issues, improving processes, and serving as a trusted payroll subject matter expert.

The Senior Payroll Lead will partner closely with HR, Finance, Accounting, and leadership teams to ensure accurate payroll processing, compliance, reporting, and continuous operational improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Operations

• Process and review multi-state payrolls for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Audit payroll data including earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and adjustments prior to payroll finalization
• Resolve payroll discrepancies, off-cycle requests, corrections, and complex payroll scenarios
• Serve as an escalation point for payroll-related questions and issue resolution
• Support payroll tax compliance and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local wage and hour laws
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive payroll and employee information

Team Support & Leadership

• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to payroll team members
• Review payroll work prepared by others to ensure consistency and accuracy
• Assist with training, process reinforcement, and knowledge sharing across the team
• Partner cross-functionally with HR, Accounting, and Finance to support payroll operations

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Identify opportunities to improve payroll workflows, controls, and operational efficiency
• Assist with payroll audits, reconciliations, reporting, and documentation
• Support implementation, upgrades, testing, and optimization of payroll systems
• Maintain payroll procedures, job aids, and process documentation
• Stay current on payroll regulations and compliance updates

Qualifications

• 7 years of progressive payroll experience in a mid-size or large organization
• Strong multi-state payroll processing experience required
• Experience serving in a senior payroll, lead, or mentorship capacity
• 5 years of ADP experience preferred, including implementation, conversion, or upgrade exposure
• Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and compliance requirements
• Advanced problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation
• Experience with job costing, prevailing wage, or multi-city payroll tax compliance
• Construction, engineering, or project-based industry experience is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunity
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) and retirement benefits
• Generous PTO package
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment

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.