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Confidential Company · 3 weeks ago

Senior Payroll Supervisor

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Confidential Company is a global manufacturer of specialty materials used in a variety of industrial and consumer applications. They are seeking a Senior Payroll Supervisor to lead payroll operations across multiple U.S. sites, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness for both hourly and salaried employees.

Staffing & Recruiting

Hiring Manager

Cherie Demko

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end payroll processing for multiple sites, including hourly, union, and salaried staff across various states. This includes weekly and bi-weekly payroll runs

Oversee time and attendance integration with payroll systems, ensuring accurate capture of shifts, overtime, and differential pay

Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, wage laws, and union contract provisions

Coordinate payroll funding, reconciliations, and general ledger interfaces with Finance

Supervise year-end activities such as W-2 preparation, tax filings, and audits

Oversee payroll and timekeeping systems, including ADP, Kronos, Workday, and UKG to ensure data integrity and reliability

Collaborate with HRIS and IT on system enhancements and integrations

Implement best practices in automation, reporting, and workflow management

Maintain compliance with wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and union contract requirements

Serve as the primary contact for internal and external payroll audits

Stay informed of legislative and regulatory changes affecting manufacturing payroll operations

Partner with HR on employee relations, benefits deductions, and union negotiations as they relate to payroll

Work closely with Finance and Accounting to support labor cost reporting and forecasting

Provide expert guidance to plant managers and HR business partners on payroll policies and union-related pay practices

Develop and implement payroll strategies that support the company’s manufacturing operations, labor models, and workforce dynamics

Recommend payroll initiatives focused on automation, accuracy, and scalability

Establish standardized processes and KPIs for payroll accuracy, timeliness, and service quality

Partner with HR, Finance, and Operations to align payroll practices with business objectives and collective bargaining agreements

Qualification

Multi-state payroll processingPayroll systems expertiseCertified Payroll Professional (CPP)Analytical skillsLeadership experienceCommitment to accuracyCommunication skillsDetail-oriented