Bachelor's Degree preferred; High School Diploma acceptable
At least five years of payroll experience
Experience with HRIS, timekeeping, and payroll systems, preferably UKG PRO, WFM, and Paylocity
Strong process-mapping and analytical skills
Proficient in MS Office, especially Word and Excel
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences
Responsibilities
Lead the payroll team and oversee payroll processes from timekeeping to accounting
Analyze and enhance payroll workflows in collaboration with HR and finance teams
Supervise the preparation of biweekly payroll to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Review payroll configurations and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency
Collaborate with software vendors to resolve payroll system issues
Run and audit payroll reports to ensure data accuracy
Manage payroll data for journal entries, accruals, and year-end processes
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
Twelve paid holidays annually
Separate accruals for vacation, personal, and sick time
Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Plan and Travel Assistance Plan
Referral bonuses for successful hires
Discounts for movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
10% off YMCA monthly membership and 50% off joiner's fee
Full Job Description
Job Description
Payroll Systems Manager
In this vital role, the Payroll Systems Manager will lead the payroll team and provide technical leadership on HRIS systems for payroll operations.
The Payroll Systems Manager will:
manage payroll processes through software systems from timekeeping to accounting and all related payroll reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance
analyze, improve, and update end-to-end timekeeping and payroll workflows by understanding business needs and collaborating with HR and finance teams
supervise and prepare the payroll process with the team to ensure a timely and accurate biweekly payroll from time entry to completion of funding
review configurations affecting payroll and tests payroll/timekeeping functionality. Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and risk reduction; implement best practices and continuous improvements
collaborate with software vendors and HR teams to troubleshoot and resolve system performance gaps and payroll related issues
run and review audit reports to ensure accuracy of payroll data
participate in audits, special projects, and cross-functional initiatives as assigned
manage all payroll data related to journal entry preparation, accruals, expense etc.
demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations and to streamline work processes
manage payroll related year end processes, i.e., closing payroll year, finalizing W2 etc.
support the CFO and other Finance leadership in completion of business-critical activities about payroll data
This position requires strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of all aspects of payroll.
Salary: $85,000 - $87,000/year depending on experience
Schedule: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Benefits include:
Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
Flexible Spending Accounts - both medical and dependent care
Twelve paid holidays
Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner's fee
Required Skills
Strong process-mapping and analytical skills
Must have broad knowledge of payroll practices and procedures
Strong computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel) necessary
Must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, highly organized
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of customers, from assistants to Senior Managers
Required Experience
Bachelor's Degree preferred; High School Diploma
At least five years of payroll experience
Experience supporting HRIS, timekeeping, and payroll related systems: UKG PRO and WFM and Paylocity preferred
