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# Payroll Design and FLSA testing Lead - Pharma (Hybrid- Tampa, FL/ Madison, NJ/ Lawrenceville, NJ)

- **Company:** STAGE 4 SOLUTIONS
- **Location:** Madison, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $66,560.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), SAP Human Resource Management Software, Data Streaming, System Testing, Time Tracking Software, Automated Data Processing (ADP), Test Scripts, Workday
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/59f19155-9419-493e-bce0-abc633df46f5/payroll-design-and-flsa-testing-lead-pharma-hybrid-tampa-fl-madison-nj-lawrenceville-nj

## About the Role

* 3 -4 years of payroll design, payroll implementation, or payroll testing experience.

 * Strong knowledge of FLSA, overtime regulations, and payroll compliance requirements.

 * Experience gathering payroll requirements and documenting future-state processes.

 * Experience supporting payroll system implementations or enhancements.

 * Strong payroll testing and reconciliation experience.

 * Experience working with ADP GlobalView, Workday, SAP Payroll, or similar platforms.

 * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

 * Experience in Payroll transformation and process engineering initiatives is preferred.

 * Experience in Global payroll environments.

 * Payroll integrations with HR, Time & Attendance, Benefits, or Finance systems experience is preferred.

 * Payroll automation and continuous improvement projects is preferred.

 * CPP certification preferred.

## Description

Payroll Design and FLSA testing Lead - Pharma (Hybrid- Tampa, FL/ Madison, NJ/ Lawrenceville, NJ)

We are seeking a Payroll Design and FLSA testing Lead for a global pharmaceutical client. The experienced Payroll Design & FLSA Testing Consultant will support payroll compliance, process design, requirements gathering, and testing activities. The consultant will work with Payroll, HR, Time & Attendance, Finance, and vendor teams to assess requirements, design payroll solutions, validate calculations, and support payroll transformation initiatives.

This is a 40-hour per-week, 6-month contract (extensions possible), 50% onsite role in Tampa, FL/ Madison, NJ/ Lawrenceville, NJ). Work Schedule: Core business hours M - F

This is a W2 role as a Stage 4 Solutions employee. Health benefits and a 401K are offered.

Responsibilities:

 * Gather and document payroll business requirements and process designs.

 * Review and enhance payroll processes, controls, and governance.

 * Analyze impacts to FLSA overtime, regular rate calculations, bonuses, premium pay, and payroll compliance requirements.

 * Support payroll design activities related to:

o Earnings and deductions

o Time integration requirements

o Payroll interfaces and data flows

o Wage type and earnings code design

o Payroll controls and compliance requirements

o Payroll operational procedures and handoffs

 * Develop process flows, business requirements documents (BRDs), and functional specifications.

 * Create and execute payroll test plans, test scripts, and validation scenarios.

 * Lead System Testing, UAT, Parallel Testing, and payroll reconciliations.

 * Track testing defects and coordinate resolution with internal and vendor teams.

 * Support payroll transformation, optimization, and automation initiatives.