Payroll Manager – Term Employment, Vice President

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Reporting to the Payroll Director, responsible for managing the daily payroll processing functions for a large multi-state payroll department.

• Manage all payroll operations for on and off-cycle payroll processing, related payroll controls, timekeeping, policies and procedures.

• Provide guidance over the work being performed by the Payroll team.

• Ensure that all payroll entries are processed in a compliant manner and that proper controls are followed.

• Review payroll output for accuracy and timeliness.

• Provide guidance, work direction and prioritization of daily workload for staff; resolve payroll issues escalated.

• Provide guidance regarding liens and garnishments.

• Verify payroll calculations for various groups.

• Build and foster customer relationships with key business partners.

• Maintain current knowledge of applicable legislation related to paycheck preparation.

• Work cooperatively and jointly to ensure team provides quality customer service.

• Conduct audits to validate internal controls to ensure accuracy and compliance with policies, practices and regulations related to payroll.

• Provide training and conduct meetings to inform payroll employees of new developments or work procedures.

• Lead discussions for payroll processing activities, new policies or procedures.

• Continuously review payroll processes for improvements to streamline work processes.

• Execute payroll process improvement, develop new processes / procedures, implement and assess impact of change.

• Coordinate activities supporting required payroll and benefit related audits.

• Serve as a liaison to other departments to implement initiatives that have a multi-department impact.

• Other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years payroll processing experience in a large multistate payroll environment

• Maintains up-to-date understanding of Federal and State laws and regulations related to payroll administration.

• Experience with Workday Payroll System required

• Experience with Workforce Timekeeping System preferred.

• Excellent analytic and problem solving skills.

• Ability to identify and drive process improvement opportunities

• Knowledge of audit methodologies practices and processes.

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and methods.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Possess and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and strong leadership ability.

• Ability to complete high priority projects and activities with time-sensitive deadlines.

• Ability to work in a complex and rapidly changing environment.

• Strong work ethic and ability to work well in a team environment.

• Able to maintain confidential information.

• High degree of professionalism.

• Ability to communicate with various levels of management.

• CPP designation is a plus

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.