Payroll Contractor at MRA Recruiting Services

About this role

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
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
What You Bring
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
Nice to Have
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
Education 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)
We Make it Easy Founded in 1901, MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more than 4,000 employers, covering more than one million employees. As one of the largest employer associations in the nation, MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services, information, education, and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce. We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company, not an agency recruiter. Originally posted on Himalayas