EXPERIENCE REQUIRED : 5–8 years in US payroll

ROLE SUMMARY
We are looking for an experienced Team Leader – US Payroll to independently own the payroll, HR-compliance and related back-office function for a multi-location US retail client. The role is the client's primary point of contact and works directly with the VP of Operations, district managers and store managers. The candidate must be able to run bi-weekly payroll in ADP Workforce Now end-to-end without supervision, take sound decisions on exceptions and abnormal situations, and set up the processes, checklists and controls needed to deliver accurately and on time. As the engagement grows, the role will also guide and review the work of junior team members.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Client Ownership & Leadership
· Act as the primary point of contact for the client; run regular calls with the VP of Operations and store/district managers, agree timelines and manage expectations.
· Work independently on day-to-day matters and escalate only significant risks or policy decisions to the client and the Reporting Manager.




· Build and maintain SOPs, payroll calendars, checklists and process documentation for the client.
· Guide, train and review the work of junior team members as the scope grows; ensure maker–checker controls are followed.
· Report status, issues and turnaround metrics to the Reporting Manager every week.
2. Payroll Processing
· Own end-to-end bi-weekly payroll processing in ADP Workforce Now across all stores, including pay changes and bonuses, and review each run with the VP of Operations before finalisation.
· Perform pre- and post-payroll reconciliations (hours, gross-to-net, variances against prior period, tax and deduction registers).
· Ensure compliance with federal, state and local hourly wage requirements (minimum wage, overtime, break rules) across all store locations.
· Set up and manage statutory and voluntary deductions such as child support orders, wage garnishments and tax levies.
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