Payroll Manager

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY:

The person in this position will be responsible for the overall success of the payroll department. This position requires an experienced individual who has excellent leadership qualities, builds strong business relationships, and has extensive knowledge with payroll systems and all areas under the payroll umbrella.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing system to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, garnishments, taxes and other deductions.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates or taxes
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices
• Investigates and resolves any payroll discrepancies in a timely manner
• Runs reports upon request
• Generates and audits W-2s
• Balances and submits month-end, quarter-end, and year-end taxes for both domestic and foreign locations
• Remains current on tax and garnishment laws in each of the states, territories, and countries in which we operate
• Researches implications to the payroll department and to the company when new locations are added
• Partners with Benefits, HR, Finance, other departments and outside vendors to build and continue to foster positive business relationships
• Provides genuine customer care and service
• Supports the HR department by performing other duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years payroll management experience required
• Experience with taxes and international tax law preferred
• Strong computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office and proficiency with Excel required
• Knowledgeable of US state pay regulations
• ADP experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple priorities and projects effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment
• Sharp attention to detail
• Consistently provide excellent customer service skills by maintaining a pleasant and professional demeanor