Senior Payroll Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Aquinas Consulting is currently looking to fill a Senior Payroll Manager job for our direct client in New Haven, CT. This is an onsite position at the Americas Headquarters. In this role, you will oversee payroll operations across a multi-site, multi-state organization, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing in full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. You will serve as the central point of contact for payroll-related matters, providing strategic guidance, managing system integrations, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Senior Payroll Manager Job Responsibilities : Oversee payroll compliance with federal, state, and local wage, tax, and labor regulations

• Lead development, documentation, and continuous improvement of payroll processes and best practices
• Manage payroll integration for newly acquired companies, including ADP onboarding and alignment with organizational standards
• Serve as the escalation point for payroll-related issues, ensuring effective and timely resolution
• Direct employee payroll accounting, transactions, and reporting activities
• Maintain payroll records in compliance with company policies and audit requirements
• Partner with HR and Finance teams to ensure accurate data integration across systems
• Oversee off-cycle payroll processing, including manual checks and voids
• Analyze payroll data and prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting for senior leadership
• Lead payroll-related initiatives, such as system implementations, policy development, and audit support
• Manage 401(k) administration, compliance, and reconciliation activities
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process efficiencies and best practices

Qualifications :

If you are interested in this Senior Payroll Manager job in New Haven, CT, please apply now to be connected with a member of our team.

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Aquinas Consulting is a woman and minority owned company headquartered in Milford, CT that provides Engineering, Information Technology (IT), and Manufacturing staffing solutions throughout the US. We take pride in 20 years of service to our clients, our hiring managers, our consultants, and our local community. Aquinas is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and committed to considering all qualified applications without regard to race, genetic information, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. www.aquinasconsulting.com