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Payroll Manager

United States, Middletown · Job Posted June 28, 2026
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Job Description

We are looking for a Payroll Manager to oversee accurate and timely payroll operations for a large employee population in Middletown, Connecticut. This is a Contract position focused on managing full-cycle payroll across multiple states while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and internal standards. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll leadership experience, attention to detail, and the ability to support high-volume processing in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality
  • Administer multi-state payroll activities, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and final pay calculations in accordance with applicable laws
  • Review payroll data for completeness and resolve discrepancies related to time records, employee changes, and pay adjustments
  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations while supporting audits and reporting requirements
  • Coordinate payroll calendars, approvals, and funding timelines to ensure each payroll cycle is completed without delay
  • Partner with HR, finance, and other internal teams to address payroll questions, support employee updates, and improve process reliability
  • Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and related documentation for leadership review and recordkeeping
  • Support payroll system administration and assist with process or platform-related changes when needed as part of ongoing operations

Requirements

  • Proven experience managing full-cycle payroll in a high-volume environment
  • Strong working knowledge of multi-state payroll practices and related compliance requirements
  • Experience processing payroll for large employee populations, including organizations with over 500 employees
  • Solid understanding of payroll taxes, deductions, garnishments, and wage and hour considerations
  • High level of accuracy, organization, and discretion when handling sensitive payroll information
  • Ability to investigate discrepancies, solve problems efficiently, and communicate clearly with internal stakeholders
  • Proficiency with payroll systems and standard reporting tools used to manage payroll operations

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • company 401(k) plan

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