Payroll Supervisor

Payroll Supervisor

Reports To: Payroll Manager / Payroll Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Schedule: Monday–Friday

Position Overview

The Payroll Supervisor oversees daily payroll processing and timekeeping activities within a fast-paced distribution center environment. This role is responsible for ensuring payroll accuracy, maintaining effective payroll procedures, supervising payroll staff, and coordinating with accounting, human resources, staffing agencies, and operational teams to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.

The ideal candidate has strong payroll systems knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining compliance with company policies and payroll procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily payroll processing and administrative payroll functions.
• Provide direction, training, and support to payroll team members to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Review payroll entries, employee payments, time records, and termination-related payroll transactions for accuracy.
• Maintain and improve payroll procedures, workflows, and internal controls.
• Oversee payroll timekeeping systems and help resolve discrepancies or processing issues.
• Coordinate with accounting, human resources, operations, and staffing agencies regarding payroll-related matters.
• Prepare and support monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll reporting.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure appropriate documentation is completed and retained.
• Identify payroll discrepancies, investigate issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Assist with payroll system updates, process improvements, and implementation of new procedures.
• Support payroll activities across multiple distribution center locations, including travel as needed.
• Respond to employee and management inquiries regarding payroll, timekeeping, pay adjustments, and related concerns.
• Assist with special projects and additional payroll-related responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll processing, payroll administration, or payroll supervision.
• Working knowledge of payroll systems, timekeeping systems, and payroll processing procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Strong telephone and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to learn new payroll systems and processing procedures quickly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Paychex Flex or similar payroll systems.
• Associate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Experience supporting payroll operations within a distribution center, warehouse, logistics, or other high-volume hourly workforce environment.
• Previous experience coordinating payroll across multiple locations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to climb stairs as needed.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced distribution center environment with varying temperatures.
• Regular interaction with payroll, accounting, human resources, staffing agencies, and operations personnel.
• Occasional travel to distribution center locations may be required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

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