Payroll Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the migration and implementation of key payroll processes during the implementation of Dayforce.
• Assist in mapping data required for the implementation of Dayforce, ensuring all employee, payroll data are accurately transferred and configured in the new system.
• Provide support for testing and validating the new system setup to ensure smooth go-live and integration.
• Document the transition process, including training materials, user guides, and troubleshooting resources for internal teams.
• Process payroll on a biweekly basis.
• Verify timekeeping records.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local payroll, wage and hour laws.
• Prepare and file quarterly and annual state and federal payroll reporting, including tax documents such as W-2s.
• Collaborate with the Accounting team to ensure payroll entries and related accruals are accurately recorded in NetSuite.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of multi-state employee payments, including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Maintain accurate and organized payroll records.
• Manage the Payroll module in Dayforce including timekeeping and timesheet management.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and issues.
• Conduct quarterly payroll filings and tax audits.
• Generate and analyze payroll reports using Dayforce and provide insights through accounting analysis.
• Reconcile payroll data with financial systems such as NetSuite, ensuring consistency between payroll and general ledger records.
• Continuously evaluate and recommend process improvements related to payroll entry, filings, timesheet management.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, IT and Operations teams to optimize payroll systems and integrations with NetSuite for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure all payroll processes comply with federal, state, and local regulations, especially as systems and processes evolve with the implementation of Dayforce.
• Stay current on changes in laws and regulations, ensuring policies and practices are up-to-date.

Payroll Processing

• Process payroll on a biweekly basis.
• Verify timekeeping records.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local payroll, wage and hour laws.
• Prepare and file quarterly and annual state and federal payroll reporting, including tax documents such as W-2s.
• Collaborate with the Accounting team to ensure payroll entries and related accruals are accurately recorded in NetSuite.
• Maintain accurate and organized payroll records.
• Manage the Payroll module in Dayforce including timekeeping and timesheet management.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and issues.
• Generate and analyze payroll reports using Dayforce and provide insights through accounting analysis.
• Reconcile payroll data with financial systems such as NetSuite, ensuring consistency between payroll and general ledger records.

Payroll Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of multi-state employee payments, including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Manage the Payroll module in Dayforce including timekeeping and timesheet management.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and issues.
• Generate and analyze payroll reports using Dayforce and provide insights through accounting analysis.
• Reconcile payroll data with financial systems such as NetSuite, ensuring consistency between payroll and general ledger records.

Process Improvement

• Continuously evaluate and recommend process improvements related to payroll entry, filings, timesheet management.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, IT and Operations teams to optimize payroll systems and integrations with NetSuite for greater efficiency and accuracy.

Compliance

• Ensure all payroll processes comply with federal, state, and local regulations, especially as systems and processes evolve with the implementation of Dayforce.
• Stay current on changes in laws and regulations, ensuring policies and practices are up-to-date.

Skills & Requirements

• Education / Experience Required:
• Associates degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of multi-state Payroll experience, specifically with Dayforce/Ceridian.
• Specific Skills / Abilities:
• Advanced proficiency with Dayforce reporting, advanced reporting in Excel, Tableau, Power BI.
• Familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP systems, especially in relation to payroll accounting and journal entries.
• Certification as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP).
• Experience supporting system migrations or transitions.
• Familiarity with best practices in payroll configuration and data integrity.

Additional Information

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changes during the HRIS migration process.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Total Rewards Statement

• This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; PTO; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.
• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, location, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

Great Place to Work

• A fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation.
• A flexible, autonomous work environment.
• A culture of respect, learning, and excellence.
• Experienced, highly talented experts as team peers.
• Growth and travel opportunities.
• A team of change-makers having a significant impact on people and the planet.