Senior Payroll Manager Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Senior Payroll Manager to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor employee inquiries and ensure that all inquiries are promptly and appropriately resolved;
- Partner with IT to optimize system functionality and exploit opportunities for automation;
- Partner with Human Resources to facilitate the accurate and timely processing of leaves of absence as well as changes to employee benefits;
- Oversee the preparation of all payroll related reports, including governmental and regulatory filings;
- Develop, mentor and effectively leverage Payroll Manager and two Payroll Accountants;
- Liaise with external auditors and manage payroll related audit;
- Manage stock-based compensation processing in payroll, including option exercises & RSU’s and ESPP for proper income reporting and tax withholding;
- Scale payroll processes with a focus on process improvements and system optimization (ADP/Workday);
- Oversee all aspects of payroll management including routine payroll processing, tax and benefits compliance and reporting, and SOX compliance;
- Monitor compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations;
- Analyze payroll processes and controls, identify efficiencies, drive change, and manage priorities.
Requirements:
- A trusted advisor who demonstrates active listening and considers the impact of their decisions across the enterprise;
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills;
- Strong knowledge of payroll accounting and reconciliations;
- Familiarity with NetSuite or equivalent ERP system is a plus;
- A proven team leader that can optimally identify, develop and manage team members to attain team/individual career goals;
- Current knowledge of applicable federal and state wage and hour laws and taxation;
- Knowledge of taxable and non-taxable earnings and expenses;
- A relationship builder with powerful communication and organizational skills;
- Excellent understanding of equity related transactions;
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment;
- Demonstrated knowledge of payroll trends and service delivery models;
- Excellent relationship building and business collaboration skills;
- Strong Excel, math and general technical savviness;
- Experience in managing and documenting payroll controls for compliance with SOX;
- Knowledgeable in payroll tax laws and complex employee benefit programs impacting payroll.