Payroll Manager

About the Role

This position will manage multi-state payroll functions for the Airfoils Division, including payroll application, 401K administration, and benefit audits.

Responsibilities

• Audit process of new hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations for accuracy and timeliness.
• Serve as indirect supervisor for payroll staff at manufacturing sites.
• Critically review and analyze payroll benefit tax procedures to recommend and/or implement best practices.
• Supervise and coordinate fiscal and calendar year-end processing of payroll, W-2 and other tax forms, and government-required documentation.
• Audit payroll year-to-date, fringe, and other company codes for the Division.
• Complete month-end reconciliations for payroll liability accounts.
• Communicate actively with locations regarding deadlines, changes, and payroll applications.
• Train team members and create training documentation on systems, procedures, and policies.
• Perform Sarbanes Oxley audits as required for the payroll department.
• Work with internal and external auditors.
• Control the ADP master file and any changes to custom calculations, feeds, etc., across all company codes.
• Prepare management reports as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or finance and/or equivalent experience and training.
• 7 to 10 years of payroll processing experience in a high-volume environment with a minimum of 2,000 employees on payroll.
• Experience with ADP automated payroll systems is required.
• Ability to interpret time policies and apply them to the payroll system.
• Experience applying state and federal wage and hour laws to the payroll system.
• Working experience with payroll tax at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and implement process improvements.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail, and follow-through to resolve outstanding issues.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance is a plus.

Working Conditions

• Travel required, mostly local to the greater Cleveland area.
• Must be able to sit and work in an office environment for extended periods of time.