Payroll Manager

Job Summary

Reports to: VP, Controller
Direct Reports: 1
Hybrid: 1 day in office, 4 days remote

About the Role

Maintain company and employee records within all Right at School systems
Partner with finance, HR, and other teams to create/improve processes around payroll, expenses, and taxes
Manage Right at School’s 401k and annual 401k audit with help from the VP, Controller
Develop scalable processes related to payroll as we continue to grow

Responsibilities

• Manage and prepare payroll data to produce an accurate and timely payroll
• Manage payroll general ledger reporting and monthly accruals
• Oversee payroll taxes, withholding, and other state compliance payroll items
• Oversee the processing of unique payroll items such as bonus payouts, corrections, and fringe benefits
• Partner with finance, HR, and other teams to create/improve processes around payroll, expenses, and taxes
• Manage Right at School’s 401k and annual 401k audit with help from the VP, Controller
• Produce Payroll reports & interpret data for management and auditing purposes
• Ensure Right at School remains in compliance with all payroll-related laws
• Manage Right at School’s 401k and annual 401k audit with help from the VP, Controller
• Develop scalable processes related to payroll as we continue to grow

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus 4+ years’ payroll experience in a professional work environment
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) accreditation is a plus, but not required
• A passion for fostering a love of learning and creating safe, engaging experiences for children
• Experience processing payroll for hourly and salary employees across multiple states
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Active and empathetic listening skills
• Familiarity with payroll processes, including compliance & tax laws
• Comfortable with Excel and data interpretation
• Proven history of process improvement & time-saving efficiencies

Qualifications

• Passionate, life-long learner with a desire to work in a fast-paced growing company