Payroll Manager

JOB PURPOSE:
The Manager, Payroll is responsible for providing operational, managerial, and strategic direction for the payroll function of the organization. This role requires the cultivation of a strong, customer-focused environment, with emphasis on driving accurate and timely payroll results, in compliance with state and federal regulations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directly supervises the payroll team and provides training and evaluation to enhance performance, development, and work product, and establishes a collaborative and supportive team culture built on mutual trust and respect
Evaluates, develops, recommends, and implements payroll policies, processes, and system enhancements designed to improve business processes within the department.
Analyzes complex transactions, identifies issues, and works with internal operational teams to identify causes, assess risks, and implement plans to eliminate future occurrences.
Manages all operations related to absence management and time tracking and attendance functionality, including training and updates.
Interact with various departments/timekeepers to verify time and attendance accuracy utilizing the Workday system. Ensuring protocol is being followed.
Ensures timely communication of changes to payroll policies, systems, and regulations to employees and customers
Maintains current knowledge of, and compliance with, applicable local, state, and federal wage laws and reporting requirements.
Establishes internal controls to ensure the integrity of personnel and payroll data in all internal and external systems.
Participates in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree, preferred.

Experience:
5+ years of years of management experience in payroll, and time and attendance role.
3+ years of payroll applications experience, i.e. Workday, ADP, Peoplesoft, Oracle Financial.
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) Certification preferred.
Must have knowledge in FLSA, DOL, and all regulatory aspects regarding laws governing payroll and taxation.
Strong payroll accounting skills.
Proficient with MS Office suite, especially Excel and Word

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