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MRA - The Management Association is hiring a Payroll Contractor for LeMans Corporation in Janesville, Wisconsin, with the option to work remotely or in a hybrid…
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MRA - The Management Association is hiring a Payroll Contractor for LeMans Corporation in Janesville, Wisconsin, with the option to work remotely or in a hybrid format. Founded in 1901, MRA is a nonprofit employer association serving over 4,000 employers and one million employees, partnering directly with company leadership and HR departments to support hiring. This role suits a detail-oriented professional who can manage end-to-end payroll processing, maintain strict compliance,…
Job Description
MRA - The Management Association is hiring a Payroll Contractor for LeMans Corporation in Janesville, Wisconsin, with the option to work remotely or in a hybrid format. Founded in 1901, MRA is a nonprofit employer association serving over 4,000 employers and one million employees, partnering directly with company leadership and HR departments to support hiring. This role suits a detail-oriented professional who can manage end-to-end payroll processing, maintain strict compliance, troubleshoot complex payroll scenarios, and collaborate effectively with both HR and Finance teams.
The person in this position will oversee regular multi-state payroll processing schedules, handle timesheet reviews and adjustments, manage tax activities, and support internal or external audits. Candidates should expect typical business hours with occasional peak workloads surrounding payroll cycles and year-end processing.
Responsibilities
- Process and audit multi-state payroll on weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly schedules
- Administer payroll records, earnings, deductions, and taxes using ADP platforms
- Review timesheet data, validate approvals, and resolve discrepancies
- Handle adjustments including retro pay, bonuses, commissions, garnishments, terminations, and leave pay
- Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local wage, hour, and tax regulations
- Reconcile payroll reports and general ledger entries while coordinating month-end close support with Finance
- Manage payroll tax activities such as tax filings support, notices resolution, W-2 administration, and year-end procedures
- Resolve employee payroll questions and support internal or external audits
- Develop and implement process improvements, automation, and best practices within ADP
- Partner with human resources on onboarding, offboarding, benefit deductions, and data integrity
Requirements
- Three to seven or more years of progressive payroll experience, including senior-level processing and troubleshooting
- Hands-on experience with ADP payroll systems, with strong preference for Workforce Now and Workforce Manager Time Functions
- Background in processing payroll for multi-state workforces and managing complex pay scenarios
- Proficiency in payroll compliance, encompassing wage and hour laws, taxes, garnishments, and recordkeeping
- Ability to perform reconciliations and handle reporting using Excel and general ledger coordination
- High proficiency in Excel, including filters, pivots, lookups, basic formulas, and advanced skills
- High school diploma or GED
Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field
- ADP certifications or previous implementation experience
- Familiarity with timekeeping systems such as ADP Time & Attendance or Kronos and UKG
- Background in manufacturing or distribution payroll
- Experience managing benefit deductions, HSA, FSA, and 401(k) file coordination
- Certified Payroll Professional or Fundamental Payroll Certification credentials
Core Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is this job located?
This position can be performed remotely or in a hybrid format based out of the office in Janesville, Wisconsin.
What experience is required for this role?
Candidates must have three to seven or more years of progressive payroll experience, including multi-state processing, complex pay scenarios, hands-on ADP knowledge, and strong Excel skills.
What are the working hours?
The role operates during typical business hours with occasional peak periods during payroll processing and year-end tasks.
What is the salary for this position?
The job posting does not specify a salary for this role.
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