Payroll Supervisor

Samaritan Daytop Village•Queens, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Samaritan Daytop Village provides life-changing services in mental health, addiction recovery, housing, and more to help individuals and families across New York rebuild their lives. We serve over 33,000 clients annually at more than 60 locations throughout the five boroughs, as well as Suffolk, Rockland, Sullivan, Westchester, and Ulster Counties. The Payroll Supervisor oversees the payroll function to ensure employees are paid accurately, on time, and in compliance with all regulations. This role supervises two payroll coordinators, partners closely with HR, and maintains reliable, up‑to‑date payroll systems and records. It also supports reporting, audits, and continuous improvement of payroll processes. Overall, the position ensures smooth, compliant, and service‑focused payroll operations for the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
At least 3 years of payroll experience, preferably with ADP Lyric and Workforce software
Strong knowledge of payroll processes, payroll compliance, and federal/state/local payroll regulations
Experience directly supervising and developing staff
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, with strong data accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills and the ability to provide high‑quality customer service
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment
Strong time‑management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines
Ability to handle sensitive payroll information with strict confidentiality
Experience working directly with employee populations

Nice To Haves

nonprofit or multi‑site experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee end‑to‑end payroll processing using ADP Lyric and Workforce software, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and full regulatory compliance
Supervise and develop two payroll coordinators while managing daily workflow and responding to employee payroll inquiries with strong customer service
Maintain and update payroll systems with accurate wages, benefits, deductions, and employee changes in partnership with HR
Prepare routine payroll reports, reconcile payroll accounts, and audit wage and tax data throughout the year
Ensure compliance with all payroll tax regulations, statutory reporting requirements, and support internal and external audits
Protect the confidentiality of payroll records and stay current on payroll laws and best practices to enhance payroll operations