Payroll Manager

Overview

Leverage your prior payroll experience to manage day-to-day responsibilities of operations, oversight and governance of US payrolls, identify and execute on process and system improvements, and lead and develop a team of payroll representatives to accomplish department objectives.

Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for timely and accurate processing of US payrolls


• Manage day-to-day processing of multi-state US payroll, including compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and company policies


• Manage payroll staff, including training, reviewing and assigning of workloads and assuring quality control for processes, conducting performance reviews for direct reports, and resolving any issues that may arise


• Manage relationship with various HR and accounting teams to ensure successful partnership


• Support payroll system upgrade testing


• Support integration with HR and timekeeping systems


• Recommend process changes to improve efficiency

Requirements

• 12 years of payroll experience including federal, state, and local employment tax, reciprocity, quarterly and year-end tax returns, and information filing


• 3+ years of supervision or lead experience


• In-depth knowledge of payroll administration processes, procedures, and best practices as well as an understanding of how payroll processes impacts accounting transactions


• Detail-oriented and hands-on style; excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize demands to meet deadlines


• Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills


• Accomplished interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, negotiating, reasoning, and problem solving


• Ability to develop strong analytical skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret business needs


• Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US


• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, human resources, or related field 

Recommended Qualifications

• CPP certification


• Master's degree in business, accounting, finance, human resources, or related field


• 5+ years of experience with a major HCM application, including HR, timekeeping, payroll, and reporting modules


• Experience with system integration and/or upgrades

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