Position DescriptionThe Payroll Manager will manage the organization's payroll function, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. This position will manage a multi-state (45), multi-union (15+) payroll for approximately 2,000 employees in a fast growth company.
To succeed in this position, candidates should have exceptional communication, problem-solving skills. You should be resourceful, analytical, adaptable, and organized with the ability to build rapport with internal customers.
Main Responsibilities:- Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, commissions, bonuses benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
- Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
- Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
- Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
- Generates reporting, data and analytics corresponding to payroll.
- Coordinates with compensation team on annual merit planning process.
- Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:- Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficient with payroll software.
Education and Experience:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required.
- Five to seven years of related experience required.
Preferred Skills/Abilities:- Knowledge of Workday or Ceridian payroll a plus.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Strong problem-solving skills along with a high level of attention to detail
- Analytical skills, logical, decisive, and comfortable with leveraging data analytics to drive decisions
- Builds and sustains excellent relationships at multiple levels across the organization
