Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager

Requirements

• Five years to eight years of similar or related experience, including preparatory experience.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
• Proficient with payroll software. Prior WorkDay experience preferred.
• 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.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with Application Support to Implement, maintain, and review payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, commission / incentives, benefits, 401k, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring and training payroll staff. Oversees the daily workflow of each payroll employee, ensuring that timelines are met, and work is done accurately.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Maintains job profile set-up and reporting structure with supervisory organization maintenance in HRIS.
• Facilitates the advanced compensation processing for merit and bonus cycles.
• 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 including but not limited to quarterly reporting to agencies.
• Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPP Preferred
• Prior WorkDay experience preferred