Description Hybrid job! Chris Preble is working with a Syracuse client of his to hire a Payroll Manager. This organization has terrific benefits and very low turnover. Great work life balance here too! Also, this role will have growth to it, they're looking for this person to be able to move up in the organization - payroll department. This position requires someone who has multi state payroll experience. The majority of employees are in NY State but there are some in other states as well (California is NOT one of them...which could be good news to candidates because that's a tricky state for payroll compliance, ha ha). This role requires management of Payroll staff and someone who is a strategic partner to leadership. Someone who understands policy and regulations. It's more than a payroll processing job. If you have ADP experience, that's a plus for this role. Responsibilities: • Oversee payroll processing for employees across multiple states, ensuring accurate and timely payroll • Review and approve payroll changes such as new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and state-specific deductions • Resolve payroll discrepancies and complex multi-state payroll issues • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, including unique state and jurisdictional wage and hour regulations, deductions, and garnishments • Monitor and implement state-specific tax requirements, payroll deductions, and other legal obligations for each location • Maintain payroll systems and configurations to accommodate multi-state compliance and reporting • Serve as a point of contact for payroll inquiries from employees, addressing questions related to tax withholdings, earnings, and deductions • Lead and develop a team of payroll specialists, providing training and performance management • Coordinate and prepare for payroll audits, ensuring compliance and documentation readiness for all jurisdictions Requirements • Familiarity with ADP • Ability to manage payroll • Must have excellent communication skills • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills • Knowledge of state and federal wage and tax laws and overtime requirements • Strong organizational skills Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .