Payroll Contractor

MRA Recruiting Services•Janesville, WI

About The Position

LeMans Corporation is seeking a detail-focused, deadline-driven Payroll Contractor to manage end-to-end payroll processing and help ensure payroll is compliant, accurate, and delivered on time. The role handles complex payroll scenarios, resolves issues, works with HR and Finance, and supports process improvements. The position processes and audits multi-state payroll on a regular schedule, administers payroll through ADP, reviews timekeeping data, manages payroll adjustments and tax activities, reconciles payroll reports and general ledger entries, and supports audits and year-end processes. It also serves as an escalation point for payroll questions, maintains payroll procedures and controls, and partners with HR on employee records and payroll-related matters. The role is described as hybrid to the Janesville, Wisconsin office or remote, with typical business hours and occasional peak periods during payroll processing and year-end. The posting identifies LeMans Corporation as the hiring company; it also includes information about MRA, a nonprofit employer association that partners with companies on hiring.

Requirements

3–7+ years of progressive payroll experience, including senior-level processing and troubleshooting.
Hands-on experience with ADP payroll systems; Workforce Now is strongly preferred, including Workforce Manager Time Functions, while other ADP platforms are acceptable.
Experience processing payroll for multi-state populations and handling complex pay scenarios.
Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, including wage and hour rules, taxes, garnishments, and recordkeeping.
Comfort with payroll reconciliations and reporting, including ADP reports, Excel, and general ledger coordination.
High proficiency in Excel, including lookups, pivot tables, filters, and basic formulas; advanced skills are a plus.
Strong customer service mindset and ability to explain payroll topics clearly.
Discretion when handling confidential information, excellent attention to detail, and strong time management.
High school diploma or GED required.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or a related field.
ADP certifications 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 (Certified Payroll Professional) or FPC.

Responsibilities

Process and audit multi-state payroll on a regular schedule, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery.
Administer payroll in ADP, including maintaining employee records, earnings, deductions, and taxes.
Review timesheets and timekeeping data, validate approvals, and resolve discrepancies.
Handle payroll adjustments, including retroactive pay, bonuses, commissions, garnishments, terminations, and FMLA or leave pay.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour and tax regulations.
Reconcile payroll reports and general ledger entries; coordinate journal entries and month-end close support with Finance.
Manage payroll tax activities, including support for ADP tax filings, resolving notices, W-2 administration, and year-end processes.
Serve as an escalation point for payroll questions and issue resolution.
Support internal and external audits, document controls, and maintain payroll standard operating procedures.
Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and ADP best practices.
Partner with HR on onboarding and offboarding, benefits deductions, and employee data integrity.