Payroll Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the full-cycle payroll process for approximately 3,500 employees across multiple states on a weekly and bi-weekly basis.
• Prepare payroll reports, variance analyses, and audit support documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of payroll processes by establishing and implementing an auditing and quality control process.
• Manage payroll tax filings, remittances, and year-end processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve payroll and timekeeping system issues promptly.
• Provide guidance, training, and workflow oversight to the Payroll Team with a focus on exceptional customer service and quality results.
• Handle complex payroll issues and employee escalations with professionalism and discretion.
• Lead internal and external payroll audits and respond to inquiries from auditors and regulators.
• Provide accurate, real-time data to our Operations Leadership Team to enable them to make strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with Accounting on payroll-related reconciliations, journal entries, and audits.
• Maintain payroll policies, procedures, documentation, and internal controls.
• Identify and implement process improvements, system enhancements, and controls to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and internal policy changes, and partner cross-functionally to determine if payroll processes need to be updated.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field highly preferred.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or equivalent certification preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in payroll operations across multiple states.
• 5+ years of experience in managing and motivating direct reports and teams.
• Expertise in payroll and tax regulations at the federal, state, and local levels required.
• Experience with UKG (formerly known as UltiPro) and Workforce Management (formerly known as Kronos) preferred.
• Experience leading payroll and timekeeping system implementations, integrations, and upgrades with strong project management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
• Ability to streamline payroll processes and drive operational improvements.
• Ability to develop, improve, document and provide high quality deliverables.
• Excellent problem-solving skills; strong ability to proactively identify and implement effective solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze payroll data and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Ability to deal tactfully and discreetly with confidential matters.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision
• 401(k)
• Vacation
• Opportunities for advancement
• Ongoing training

Core Values

• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Integrity and Trust
• Teamwork
• Results

Employer Information

• PLS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
• We strive to demonstrate our Core Values in all positions at PLS.
• PLS is a drug-free workplace.
• PLS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
• If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your Recruiter or a member of our Human Resources team at talentacquisition@pls247.com to make arrangements.
• The decision on granting accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
• For jobs located in the City of Los Angeles, consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.