Payroll Manager

Responsible for the oversight of the payroll function to ensure timely and accurate payments to employees while maintaining compliance and regulatory requirements. This position will work within the Human Resources department. Manage all relevant operational aspects of payroll services. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations as well as policies regarding payments of wages, tax withholding, garnishments, and employee elected deductions. Ensure taxes and other required government withholdings are executed, collected, deposited, and reported on a timely basis to federal, state, and local authorities in a secure manner. Provide overall prioritization of work assignments and management of functional team resources. Prepare and participate in staff development plans for team members. Maintain effective internal controls that impact the Payroll function. Manage testing for system enhancements and releases. Complete special projects as related to the payroll function to bring value to the company through streamlining processes, automation, etc. Develop and maintain a strong and mutually benefiting partnership with Human Resources and Accounting. Continuously increase payroll knowledge through classes, reading, or other mechanisms. Participate in user group meetings/conferences. Perform other related duties as required. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in related field or combination of education and experience. 7+ years payroll experience in mid-to-large, multi-state company required. 2+ years of managerial experience. Understanding of payroll regulations and best practices. Knowledge of payroll accounting and tax reporting. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUp, Charts & Graphs). Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Garnishment and pay card experience preferred. Sensitive to confidential information. Must work independently and as a member of team. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Able to read, speak and write English. Ability to use sophisticated computer software programs to achieve job functions. Strong physical and mental health to maintain demanding workload. Able to work under stressful conditions at times. Communication - phone communication, communication with personnel and vendors. Seeing - able to see the computer screen. Climbing – able to go up, down and over equipment in a safe manner using good judgment and proper safety equipment as required. Position will require a minimum of 40 hours per week with frequent extended hours required based on workload requirements. Position will require (24) twenty-four hours availability, with (7) seven-day weeks when workload requires, with time off scheduled per current workload. Strong work ethics of integrity and honesty striving for excellence in all activities employing accompanying communication. Dependability, reliability, fulfilling responsibilities. This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not make employment decisions based on a person’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr