The Role
Process and audit multi-state payroll using ADP, including employee records, taxes, deductions, adjustments, garnishments, and year-end activities. Reconcile payroll and general ledger reports, support compliance audits, resolve employee and tax issues, and coordinate with HR and Finance. Maintain payroll controls and SOPs while identifying process improvements. The role requires strong Excel skills, detailed knowledge of payroll regulations, and discretion with confidential information.
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Payroll Contractor
LeMans Corporation
Janesville, WI - US Remote
Summary
We’re looking for a detail-focused, deadline-driven Payroll Contractor with strong ADP experience to own end-to-end payroll processing and help keep everything compliant, accurate, and on time. You’ll handle complex payroll scenarios, troubleshoot issues, partner with HR/Finance, and improve processes.
What You’ll Do
High school diploma/GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field preferred.
Work Environment (customize)
LeMans Corporation
Janesville, WI - US Remote
Summary
We’re looking for a detail-focused, deadline-driven Payroll Contractor with strong ADP experience to own end-to-end payroll processing and help keep everything compliant, accurate, and on time. You’ll handle complex payroll scenarios, troubleshoot issues, partner with HR/Finance, and improve processes.
What You’ll Do
- Process and audit multi-state payroll on a regular schedule (weekly/biweekly/semi-monthly), ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery
- Administer payroll in ADP (e.g., Workforce Now, Vantage, or similar ADP platform), including maintenance of employee records, earnings, deductions, and taxes
- Review timesheets/timekeeping data; validate approvals and resolve discrepancies
- Handle payroll adjustments: retro pay, bonuses, commissions, garnishments, terminations, and leave pay (FMLA/LOA)
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage/hour and tax regulations
- Reconcile payroll reports and general ledger entries; coordinate with Finance on journal entries and month-end close support
- Manage payroll tax activities: ADP tax filings support, notices resolution, W-2 administration, and year-end processes
- Serve as a go-to escalation point for payroll questions and issue resolution
- Support audits (internal/external), document controls, and maintain payroll SOPs
- Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and ADP best practices
- Partner with HR on onboarding/offboarding, benefits deductions, and employee data integrity
- 3–7+ years of progressive payroll experience; senior-level processing and troubleshooting
- Hands-on experience with ADP payroll systems (Workforce Now strongly preferred – including Workforce Manager Time Functions; other ADP platforms acceptable)
- Experience processing payroll for multi-state populations and handling complex pay scenarios
- Strong knowledge of payroll compliance: wage/hour, taxes, garnishments, and recordkeeping
- Comfort with reconciliations and payroll reporting (ADP reports, Excel, GL coordination)
- High proficiency in Excel (lookups, pivots, filters, basic formulas; advanced skills a plus)
- Strong customer service mindset with the ability to explain payroll topics clearly
- Discreet with confidential information; excellent attention to detail and time management
- ADP certifications or implementation experience
- Experience with timekeeping systems (ADP Time & Attendance, Kronos/UKG, etc.)
- Manufacturing/distribution payroll experience
- Experience with benefits deductions, HSA/FSA, 401(k) file coordination
- CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or FPC
High school diploma/GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field preferred.
Work Environment (customize)
- Hybrid to Janesville, WI office or remote
- Typical business hours with occasional peak periods (payroll processing and year-end)
Skills Required
- 3-7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including senior-level processing and troubleshooting
- Hands-on experience with ADP payroll systems
- Experience processing payroll for multi-state populations and complex pay scenarios
- Strong knowledge of wage and hour, tax, garnishment, and recordkeeping compliance
- Experience with payroll reconciliations and reporting
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including lookups, pivots, filters, and basic formulas
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with attention to detail and time management
- ADP certification or implementation experience
- Experience with timekeeping systems such as ADP Time & Attendance or Kronos/UKG
- Manufacturing or distribution payroll experience
- Experience with benefits deductions, HSA/FSA, and 401(k) file coordination
- CPP or FPC certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field
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