Payroll Manager (New York City Metropolitan Area)

Our client is a real estate firm. They seek a Payroll Manager to join their Manhattan, NY office.

Responsibilities

• Administer payroll in UltiPro, ensuring accurate and timely payment to employees and statutory agencies
• Process payroll changes and special transactions, including new hires, terminations, transfers, compensation changes, and updates to personal and work details
• Resolve complex or sensitive payroll issues related to processing
• Reconcile payroll before transmission and validate payroll reports
• Execute special payroll runs, including bonuses and year-end adjustments
• Collaborate with HR and Benefits to resolve employee pay inquiries
• Address employee payroll inquiries related to leave balances, direct deposit, garnishments, deductions, retro pay, and tax questions
• Support resolution of escalated payroll issues, including inquiries from government agencies and internal stakeholders
• Manage multiple priorities independently with strong attention to detail
• Assist in responding to payroll-related inquiries regarding garnishments, child support, IRS levies, and pay practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years of multi-state payroll experience
• Experience with multi-company payroll structures (multiple FEINs/legal entities) preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. wage and hour laws, garnishments, and federal, state, and local tax withholding requirements
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Advanced Excel skill
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• CPP or FPC certification strongly preferred

JobID: 48101