Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director Job at Robert Half (Newark)

Payroll Supervisor/Manager/Director

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Newark

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced payroll leader to oversee shared services payroll operations across the Americas from Newark, New Jersey. This role will guide a multi-region team, strengthen service delivery, and drive consistent, compliant payroll practices for a large domestic employee population. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in full-cycle payroll, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional partnership, along with hands-on knowledge of Workday.

Job Responsibility:

Lead payroll shared services operations for the Americas, ensuring accurate and timely support for employees and internal stakeholders
Supervise, mentor, and develop payroll team members across multiple regions while promoting accountability, collaboration, and high performance
Shape payroll strategies in partnership with HR, Legal, Finance, and Tax teams to improve automation, compliance, and service quality
Provide direction for payroll-related initiatives, including merger and acquisition activities and other operational projects
Manage vendor relationships tied to items such as unemployment claims, garnishments, commuter programs, and health and welfare deductions
Track service levels, analyze recurring issues, and implement process or system configuration improvements that reduce manual work
Review and approve payroll processing and audit activities for weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, and monthly pay cycles supporting approximately 6,000 U.S. employees
Oversee payroll reporting and deduction administration, including retirement plans, insurance-related withholdings, garnishments, and other employee or employer payroll obligations
Stay current on federal, state, and wage-related regulations, maintain compliance within Workday timekeeping, and support successful internal, external, and union-related audits

Requirements:

5+ years of experience in payroll leadership with responsibility for full-cycle payroll operations
Proven knowledge of U.S. payroll compliance, employment tax rules, wage and hour requirements, and garnishment administration
Experience managing payroll teams and coaching employees across multiple locations or regions
Strong hands-on experience with Workday, including payroll or timekeeping administration
Ability to partner effectively with cross-functional groups such as Human Resources, Legal, Finance, Tax, and Payroll Accounting
Demonstrated success overseeing high-volume payroll processing in a complex organizational environment
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to improve processes and maintain service standards

What we offer:

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
401(k) plan
Free online training
Access to top jobs
Competitive compensation and benefits

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 05, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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