This role involves managing the daily operations and oversight of US payroll processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy, leading a payroll team, and implementing system improvements to enhance efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the timely and accurate processing of US payrolls across multiple states
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and company policies
Supervise payroll staff, including training, workload management, quality control, and performance reviews
Maintain relationships with HR and accounting teams to support payroll operations
Support payroll system upgrades, testing, and system integration with HR and timekeeping systems
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency
Requirements
12 years of payroll experience including federal, state, and local employment tax, reciprocity, quarterly and year-end tax returns, and information filing
3 years of supervision or lead experience managing payroll staff, including training, reviewing workloads, assuring quality control, conducting performance reviews, and resolving issues
In-depth knowledge of payroll administration processes, procedures, and best practices, as well as an understanding of how payroll processes impact accounting transactions
Detail-oriented and hands-on style with excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize demands to meet deadlines
Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Accomplished interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, negotiating, reasoning, and problem solving
Ability to develop strong analytical skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret business needs
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US; visa sponsorship is not available for this posting
Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, human resources, or a related field
Benefits & Perks
Industry-leading health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees and their families
401(k) and profit-sharing programs
Minimum of 80 hours of vacation leave annually
Twelve paid holidays throughout the year
Opportunities for personal and professional growth