Manager, Payroll

About the role

The Payroll Manager will oversee payroll systems and projects, Workday changes, and updates. They will also serve as a backup for overseeing the processing of high-volume weekly payrolls, including validating and reviewing payroll timesheets, audit reports, and payroll preview reports for multistate operations covering both field and corporate exempt and non-exempt staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage the payroll team through new processes and keep payroll leadership updated
• Ensure payroll is ready for final review by the deadline
• Problem-solve payroll issues and recommend solutions
• Manage payroll changes and updates to Workday
• Document Workday payroll processes
• Serve as a backup for the preparation and input of all payroll-related information to produce accurate and timely payroll
• Backup for submitting payroll once reviewed and completed
• Manage and oversee cross-functional projects
• Review all payroll audits and payroll preview reports for accuracy
• Maintain SOX compliance and act as a liaison between payroll and internal/external audit
• Manage year-end reconciliation and W-2 processing
• Assist in training and mentoring team members
• Recommend process improvements
• Act as the point of contact for reporting and system inquiries
• Maintain payroll operations by following policies and procedures and reporting needed changes
• Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed
• Perform other tasks, duties, and responsibilities as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Hands-on and strong knowledge/experience with Workday HCM/Payroll and Time and Attendance systems
• Minimum of 6 years processing high-volume, multi-state payroll for a mid to large company
• Knowledge of current payroll-related laws and regulations; FPC or CPP certification preferred
• Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word)
• Ability to manage one's own time and coordinate time with others
• Sense of urgency for payroll-related requests and expectations
• Position may require travel