Payroll Supervisor (Payroll)

Martignetti Companies LLC•Taunton, MA

1d•$85,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Martignetti Companies, a leading distributor of wine and spirits in New England, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Supervisor to oversee daily payroll operations for approximately 2,000 employees across multiple states. This role involves processing weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for a diverse workforce, including exempt/nonexempt employees, union/non-union staff, and commission/incentive-based compensation. The position is a working supervisor role, combining hands-on payroll processing with team leadership, compliance, reporting, and problem-solving. The Payroll Supervisor will ensure accurate and timely payroll, maintain compliance with laws and policies, support payroll system administration, and drive continuous improvement. This role follows a hybrid work schedule, with three days in the Taunton office and two remote days.

Requirements

Strong understanding of payroll processing and compliance requirements
Experience applying union contract rules and handling complex payroll scenarios
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, nested formulas, SUMIF functions, and data analysis
Experience working with payroll and timekeeping systems
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop, and support a team
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive payroll and employee information
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively across departments
Comfortable learning new systems and adapting to process changes
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 8 years of payroll experience required
Experience in processing complex multi-state payrolls required

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, business administration, HR, or a related field preferred
Prior payroll leadership, lead, or supervisory experience preferred
Experience with commission and incentive-based compensation preferred
Experience with Paylocity Payroll Software strongly preferred
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Supervise the daily operations of the payroll team and provide guidance, training, and support to payroll staff
Process and oversee weekly and bi-weekly payrolls to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
Review payroll data, including new hires, terminations, employee changes, deductions, earnings, commissions, and timekeeping records
Monitor payroll processing workflows and assist with workload balancing and prioritization across the team
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, and union contract requirements
Review payroll audits, reports, and reconciliations to identify discrepancies and ensure payroll accuracy
Support payroll-related processes, including union and vendor payments and reporting
Maintain and analyze commission and incentive compensation spreadsheets and reports
Maintain payroll policies, time & labor rules, procedures, and internal controls
Assist with payroll system administration and support ongoing payroll process improvements and efficiencies
Partner with HR, Finance, and Benefits to ensure accurate employee and payroll data management
Respond to escalated payroll inquiries and provide exceptional customer service to employees and managers
Maintain payroll records, reports, and documentation in accordance with company retention policies
Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing, audits, and regulatory reporting
Assist with payroll-related projects, implementations, testing, and process documentation