Payroll Manager

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Responsibilities

• Oversee and review payroll processing and reconciliation of union & non-union payroll for North America with accuracy and within required deadlines (approximately 1550 employees).
• Utilize Workday for US Payroll processing in-house and ADP Canada for processing.
• Provide leadership and direction to the payroll team ensuring efficient and effective delivery of payroll services.
• Manage the collection and accuracy of payroll data.
• Ensure all payroll-related federal, state, and local legal reporting and deposits are filed timely and accurately.
• Responsible for accuracy of Workday Payroll functionality, including testing future releases and liaising with technical support to troubleshoot, test, and implement configuration changes.
• Provide technical Workday support with EIBs and integration.
• Manage relationship with ADP & utilization of ADP Smart compliance for payroll cash movements, wage garnishments, and tax reporting.
• Complete required reporting for departmental needs (taxes, overtime, etc.).
• Manage PRSC within Ivanti, ensuring the payroll team responds within SLAs.
• Communicate with employees on escalated issues reported in Ivanti ticketing system.
• Process special one-off payments (severance, bonus, etc.).
• Weekly reconciliation of Kronos time & attendance to Workday for hours processing.
• Responsible for accuracy of Dimensions T&A functionality including timecards, PTO accruals, PTO entitlements, and historical corrections.
• Liaise with technical support for reconfiguration needs such as PTO payout and release testing.
• Collaborate with HR regarding processing accurate data to retirement and benefit suppliers.
• Support Time and Attendance reporting and related policies.
• Ensure posting of payroll entries to SAP including monthly accrual.
• Ensure appropriate supervision and management of Payroll staff including annual performance reviews and day-to-day support.
• Participate in cross-function meetings as Payroll expert on laws and system configuration for processing.
• Responsible for accurate and timely submission of federal & state reporting (including W-2s).
• Ensure accuracy of workers compensation payroll information.
• Correctly capture payroll implications related to relocation.
• Ensure local tax jurisdictions are up to date & payroll is in line with requirements.
• Manage company car fleet (approx. 40 including Pool Cars):
  • Manage relationship with Enterprise or other vendors.
  • Ensure adherence to vehicle policy through communication and coordination of information between Finance.
  • Understand allowances for specific employees and job levels.
  • Incorporate new vehicles & company-owned vehicle registrations.
  • Update payroll for allowance, fringe, and taxes.
  • Ownership of Global Car Policy with the CFO, ensuring compliance in all locations.
  • Perform annual reviews to ensure auto allowance and lease limits are comparable to industry standards.
• Accounting Processes, Controls & Continuous Improvements:
  • Help identify, recommend, and implement improvement opportunities.
  • Assist in the continuous improvement of all financial controls in conjunction with group & regulatory requirements.
  • Work with Finance on analysis of department & payroll impacted processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• 7+ years of payroll processing including processing within Workday (strongly preferred).
• Kronos Time and Attendance experience desired.
• Aptitude to handle large volumes of data & proven track record of accuracy.
• Ability to handle sensitive data in a confidential manner is essential.
• Experience in integrating HR and Payroll systems.
• Demonstrated hands-on finance professional.
• 5+ years SAP or similar ERP experience.
• Experience with multi-company environment (multiple EIN).
• Proficient in MS Excel.

Job Environment

Physical Requirements:

• Standing: Rarely (0-15%)
• Sitting: Frequently (46-100%)
• Lifting: Up to 10lbs without assistance
• Carrying: Up to 10lbs without assistance
• Walking: Rarely (0-15%)
• Hearing: Ability to detect noises with or without corrective device(s)
• Vision: Clarity of vision, with or without corrective lenses

Mental Requirements:

• Problem Solving: Frequently (46-100%)
• Making Decisions: Ability to make decisions that have a moderate impact
• Supervise: Frequently (46-100%)
• Interpret Data: Frequently (46-100%)
• Organize: Frequently (46-100%)
• Read/Write: Frequently (46-100%)
• Communication: Frequently (46-100%)

Work Environment:

• High Temperatures: Rarely (0-15%)
• Low Temperatures: Rarely (0-15%)
• Noises: Moderate (business office with computers, printers, and light office noises)
• Fumes Exposure: Rarely (0-15%)

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and 401k savings plan.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Tuition assistance.