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Payroll Team Lead

United States, Indianapolis · Job Posted June 04, 2026
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We are looking for an experienced Payroll Team Lead to oversee accurate, timely payroll operations for a large employee population in Indianapolis, Indiana. This role will guide day-to-day payroll activities, support compliance across multiple states, and help maintain reliable processes for bi-monthly payroll cycles. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership capability, deep payroll knowledge, and hands-on experience with high-volume processing in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Direct end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring each bi-monthly cycle is completed accurately and on schedule
  • Lead daily payroll operations by reviewing team output, resolving escalated issues, and promoting consistent execution of payroll procedures
  • Administer multi-state payroll activities while maintaining compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements
  • Audit payroll data, earnings, deductions, tax withholdings, and adjustments to identify discrepancies and correct issues before final submission
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to address employee payroll questions, support reporting needs, and improve service delivery
  • Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements
  • Support payroll system administration and contribute to process updates or platform-related changes, including work involving Dayforce where applicable
  • Prepare payroll reports, metrics, and reconciliations to support operational oversight and informed decision-making

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle payroll in a high-volume environment
  • Strong working knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations and compliance practices
  • Experience processing bi-monthly payroll for an employee population of 500 or more
  • Proven ability to lead payroll operations or supervise payroll team activities
  • Hands-on experience with Dayforce and payroll systems used for payroll administration and reporting
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to review complex payroll data for accuracy
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners

What we offer

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