Payroll Manager

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
• Act as a System Administrator and subject matter expert for all payroll-related questions in Right at School’s payroll platform
• Possess knowledge of Right at School’s payroll system and be able to train new managers on its use
• Partner with finance, HR, and other teams to create/improve processes around payroll, expenses, and taxes
• Maintain company and employee records within all Right at School systems
• Answer payroll-related questions from our employees
• Issue paychecks to all Right at School employees including final paycheck while adhering to Right at School Policies and payroll laws
• 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
• 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
• Experience processing payroll for hourly and salary employees across multiple states
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) accreditation is a plus, but not required
• Familiarity with payroll processes, including compliance & tax laws
• Comfortable with Excel and data interpretation
• Proven history of process improvement & time-saving efficiencies

Qualifications

• Someone with critical thinking skills, a positive attitude, and strong attention to detail
• A passionate, life-long learner with a desire to work in a fast-paced growing company
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Active and empathetic listening skills