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Payroll Team Lead 839578

Cleveland Heights, OH 44106

Posted: 07/27/2026 Job Category: Accounting and Finance Job Number: 839578

Job Description


Payroll Team Lead — Urgently hiring in the Cleveland area!

Job Title: Payroll Team Lead
Pay: $70,000/year
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Start Date: ASAP

Ready to take the next step in your payroll career? We're seeking a Payroll Team Lead to join a growing organization near Shaker Heights, OH, where you'll help guide payroll operations, support team success, and deliver exceptional service to clients.

In this role, you'll provide day-to-day leadership for the payroll team while serving as a key resource during client onboarding and payroll setup. You'll partner with internal staff to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing across a variety of pay schedules and employee classifications, while helping streamline processes, resolve payroll issues, and maintain a high standard of client support.

What You'll Do
As a Payroll Team Lead, you will be responsible for:
  • Serve as a primary resource for the payroll team by assisting with questions, resolving processing challenges, and promoting efficient daily operations.
  • Administer payroll for a diverse client portfolio, ensuring accurate and timely processing across multiple pay schedules, employee classifications, and special compensation scenarios.
  • Assist with onboarding new payroll clients by coordinating implementation activities and providing operational support throughout the transition process.
  • Balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, responding quickly to changing deadlines while maintaining payroll accuracy.


What You'll Bring The ideal candidate for this role will have:
  • Demonstrated ability to manage payroll for a variety of pay frequencies and diverse employee groups, including salaried and hourly staff.
  • Experience accurately processing payroll for multiple organizations or large employee populations in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to adjust priorities quickly, respond effectively to shifting workloads, and meet critical payroll deadlines.
  • Prior experience providing guidance, training, or day-to-day support to coworkers or serving in an informal leadership capacity is beneficial.
  • Exposure to payroll platforms such as ADP, Vensure, or similar payroll systems is preferred.


Why Join Us? 
  • Opportunity to lead a dedicated payroll team in a fast-paced environment
  • Work remotely with team collaboration and occasional onsite meetings
  • Competitive salary of $70K, with potential for future roles within the organization
  • Be part of a company that values talent and offers growth opportunities
  • Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including healthcare coverage and paid time off


Location & Schedule:
This position is on site in the Cleveland area. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. 

Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're ready to make an impact as a Payroll Team Lead, apply today or reach out to our recruiting team for more details. Don't wait—this urgent opportunity won't last long!

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