Payroll Supervisor (FT, Temp or Temp-to-Perm Avail)

Job: Payroll Supervisor (Temporary)Job Code: AA032 - PR-Payroll SupervisorHR Title Group: HR, Payroll & TrainingSalary Grade: N22FLSA Status: Non-ExemptApproval Date: August 2022SUPERVISES: There are direct reports with this position.POSITION SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, the Payroll Supervisor performs a variety of payroll tax, accounting and reporting duties. Employees in this job class analyze, develop, implement and administer payroll policies, procedures and systems in addition supervising the payroll processing team. This job class requires extensive knowledge of multi-state and federal wage and hour laws, reporting, regulations and compliance requirements and an in-depth knowledge of company and department business systems.TYPICAL DUTIES:1. Provides training to other Payroll Analysts, schedules their work/projects when needed,performs quality control on work performed by others on team.2. Leads researching and analyzing of complex issues surrounding payroll, payroll tax andaccounting processes and systems.3. Supervises employees; ensures a competent, motivated team through hiring, training,development, counseling and reviewing the performance of employees.4. Make recommendations for process improvements efficiencies. Collaborates with other internal departments to ensure business requirements are met. Proposes and documents payroll procedures and policy. Creates communication and training plans and implements improvements.5. Takes the lead in auditing and validating quarterly and annual payroll tax returns; federal, state, local and SUI. Research and resolve tax discrepancies each pay period, including annual W-2 and FICA analysis.6. Coordinates requests for internal and external audits. Reviews requests for data from auditors, state or federal agencies and determines what data to provide. Compiles data systematically, where possible, and reviews for accuracy. Ensures that information is released in accordance with company policy and department procedures.7. Assists team in responding to inquiries about payroll data and procedures. Resolves issues related to compliance with company and regulatory requirements. Designs and produces a variety of payroll, salary, and benefit reports for management. Reviews reports with requester to ensure specifications and determines specific data, formats and formula requirements to meet business need.8. Ensures consistent payroll practices are used throughout the company to maintain the integrityof the payroll, time collection, and GL systems.9. Performs detailed analysis of data and metrics to identify trends. Creates and implements plansto ensure accuracy of processes, techniques, and systems.10. Assists with payroll tax notices, quarter and year end balancing.11. Assists in communicating new system implementations or upgrades, payroll processes, andprocedures. 12. Leads periodic system audits to ensure accurate payroll records and to monitor salary andbenefit related data.13. Ensures team stays up to date on Federal and State regulations to ensure company compliance. Requires independent use of payroll internet resources, seminars and networking with other payroll professionals.14. Assists with Banking and Positive Pay transactions15. Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned. Denotes Essential Job Function MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or other related field or a comparable combination of formaleducation and work experience;Certified Payroll Professional preferred;Seven or more years of payroll processing experience;Supervisory skills to hire qualified employees, provide for their professional development, administer performance management and disciplinary processes effectively, and address employee relations appropriately;Knowledge of rules and regulations of Section 125 benefit plans, 401K, pension, and otherqualified or non-qualified benefit programs;Knowledge of multi-state and federal wage and hour laws and regulations, includinginterpretations;In-depth understanding of features and functions of an automated payroll system and timecollection system;Ability to communicate effectively and respond to questions and requests from team, customersand others;Effective written communication skills using appropriate business English;Human relations skills to maintain effective working relationships with team;Effective customer service skills;Intermediate computer literacy including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, databaseand presentation software;Basic mathematical ability including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; Bachelors Accounting or related fieldDemonstrated customer service, problem solving and common-sense skills. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:A comparable combination of formal education and work experience will be considered.CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES REQUIRED: The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements:Not ApplicablePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees must have the ability to perform the following physicaldemands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:Viewing computer screen/monitor KeyboardingAnswering phone/making callsWORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a normal office environment with limited privacy and some exposure to background noise.DISCLAIMER:The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor's instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.