Senior Manager Payroll

Job Summary:

A Payroll Manager is a critical role responsible for overseeing and directing all aspects of an organization's payroll function. They ensure that employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This role requires a strong understanding of payroll processes, tax laws, and financial principles.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing:

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process for all employees, including collecting, calculating, and entering payroll data.
• Ensure the accurate and timely payment of salaries, wages, bonuses, and other compensation.
• Administer deductions for taxes, benefits, garnishments, and other withholdings.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition in the processing of new hires, terminations, promotions, and other employee status changes in the payroll system.
• Coordinate with the Human Resources (HR) and Finance departments to ensure seamless data integration.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Stay up-to-date on all applicable federal, state, and local payroll laws, tax regulations, and labor laws.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and internal policies.
• Prepare and file all required payroll reports, including tax filings, benefits deductions, and other regulatory submissions.

System Management:

• Administer and maintain the payroll system, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Identify and recommend updates or enhancements to payroll processing software and procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve payroll discrepancies and system issues.
• Coordinate timekeeping and payroll systems.

Team Leadership and Management:

• Supervise, train, and mentor the payroll team (clerks, administrators, etc.).
• Plan, prioritize, and assign work to ensure deadlines are met.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and development for team members.
• Recruit, interview, and onboard new payroll staff as needed.

Employee Support and Communication:

• Act as the primary point of contact for all payroll-related inquiries from employees.
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve employee issues promptly and accurately.
• Maintain confidentiality and data security for all payroll information.
• Communicate with employees regarding payroll policies, changes, and updates.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in payroll software and systems (e.g., UKG, Workday, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• In-depth understanding of payroll laws, tax regulations, and general accounting principles.
• Experience with HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) and time and attendance systems.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Proven experience as a Payroll Manager or in a senior payroll role, typically with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience managing or supervising a team.
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll processing.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• A Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is preferred.
• UKG Experience

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