Manager Payroll

About the role

As the Manager of Payroll at David’s Bridal, you will oversee US and global payroll activities, develop policies and procedures, and shape the payroll strategy. You will direct all payroll staff and manage tasks essential to the organization’s payroll processing objectives, including relationships with internal and external auditors and government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to payroll process standards, including system design, data collection, calculations, data input, and related reporting.
• Develop, implement, and monitor internal policies, procedures, and controls related to payroll processes.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local legal requirements.
• Lead and develop the payroll team, including hiring, training, employee development, managing workload, establishing priorities, and conducting performance reviews.
• Manage payroll work activities, including verification of electronic reports, salary deductions (mandatory and voluntary), W-2 preparation, quarterly and annual tax reports, and other payroll-related actions.
• Serve as the Payroll lead for special projects, such as developing an integrated Human Resource/Payroll information system.
• Provide direction to HRIS on maintenance and enhancements to the Payroll and HR suite of products.
• Protect payroll operations by maintaining confidentiality of records.
• Support global expansion by managing payroll processes for Canada, Mexico, and future worldwide operations.
• Assist internal and external auditors by providing documents, reports, and other payroll-related credentials, and implement procedural changes recommended by auditors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration with coursework in accounting or a related field (required).
• CPP designation (preferred).
• 5+ years of payroll experience in a global environment.
• Retail or multi-location experience (preferred).
• 2–4 years of supervisory experience.

Skills

• Demonstrated coaching, mentoring, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer service and time management skills.
• Ability to analyze administrative problems and implement effective resolutions.
• Ability to select, organize, and interpret information from financial and operating records for reports.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Knowledge of Ceridian/Dayforce payroll, human resources, and accounting operations applications (preferred).
• Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll functions, administration, regulations, and their underlying principles.
• Knowledge of major payroll applications, such as ADP and/or Ceridian.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K program.
• Paid vacation, wellness days, holidays, and your birthday off.
• Generous employee discount after the first pay period.
• Referral incentive program.
• Dayforce Wallet – early pay access.
• Pet benefits.