Payroll Manager, Crusoe Energy Systems

• Professional Experience: 5-8 years of full-cycle multi-state payroll experience, preferably in a high-growth or industrial/manufacturing environment
• Systems Expertise: Required proficiency in ADP Workforce Now. Strong skills in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and Google Sheets
• Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of multi-state payroll laws, overtime regulations, and payroll tax basics
• Operational Skills: Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage repetitive tasks with a high degree of accuracy
• Communication: Clear, professional communication skills for interacting with employees and cross-functional teams

Desirable

• We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Manager to support the end-to-end payroll cycle for our growing team
• This role is essential to our daily operations, ensuring that our 2,000+ employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining strict compliance with multi-state regulations
• You will serve as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries and a key partner to our HR and Finance teams
• Multi-State Payroll Processing: Execute the bi-weekly payroll cycle for two entities using ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accuracy for 2,000+ salaried and hourly employees
• Time & Attendance: Review and audit timecards for complex manufacturing schedules and shift differentials; proactively resolve missed punches or sync errors
• Compliance & Records: Maintain digital payroll records and documentation in accordance with FLSA, state/local regulations, and internal audit protocols
• Tax & Deductions: Administer wage garnishments, support orders, and benefit deductions. Assist in the monitoring of state tax accounts to ensure accurate filings by third-party providers
• Reconciliation: Perform routine reconciliations of payroll reports and general ledger postings, partnering with Finance to investigate variances
• Off-Cycle Payments: Process final paychecks, manual adjustments, and bonus payments with high urgency and accuracy
• Employee Support: Provide exceptional customer service by resolving employee payroll inquiries regarding paystubs, taxes, and deductions in a timely manner
• Year-End Support: Assist with the preparation and distribution of W-2s and support annual payroll audits
• Contract: 6+ months