Payroll supervisor Jobs in USA

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About the Role

Crowe is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Supervisor to join our growing team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate and timely payroll operations for our clients. The Payroll Supervisor oversees day-to-day payroll processing, manages staff workflow, leads training and development, and resolves escalated issues with a focus on quality, accuracy, and client service.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Oversight

• Supervise payroll processors, providing coaching, guidance, and performance feedback.
• Manage daily workflow to ensure timely and accurate completion of payroll cycles.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex payroll questions or issues and provide effective resolutions.
• Train, mentor, and onboard new payroll staff on processes, systems, and compliance requirements.

Payroll Processing & Quality Assurance

Process Improvement & Collaboration

Basic Qualifications

Education : Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Accounting, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Experience : Minimum 4-5 years of payroll experience, including hands-on processing. Minimum 2 years of experience in a supervisory or lead role, ideally within a multi-client or high-volume payroll environment.

Technical Skills : Proficiency with payroll systems (ADP, UKG, Workday, or similar platforms). Strong Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, lookups). Knowledge of FLSA, wage and hour laws, and multistate payroll requirements.

Soft Skills : Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Demonstrated commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and client satisfaction.

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC). Experience working in a professional services or outsourced payroll environment. Exposure to process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean or Six Sigma).

We appreciate talent from all over the United States and are willing to consider candidates who may not be located near a Crowe office location for this role / opening.

We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe's values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $84,700.00 - $168,900.00 per year.

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Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.

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