Payroll Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete payroll process for multiple payroll schedules, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Process new hires, employee changes, terminations, direct deposits, tax updates, and payroll adjustments.
• Calculate and process complex compensation changes, bonuses, stipends, retroactive pay, and final paychecks.
• Serve as the primary payroll resource for employees and managers, responding to payroll-related questions and resolving issues.
• Partner closely with Human Resources regarding employee records, paid time off, benefits administration, and payroll-related updates.
• Prepare payroll journal entries, account reconciliations, and support month-end close activities.
• Maintain payroll records while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and file quarterly and annual payroll tax reports.
• Cook up year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and payroll reconciliations.
• Cook up internal and external audits by preparing payroll schedules and required documentation.
• Aid with payroll budgeting, headcount reporting, and labor cost analysis.
• Generate payroll reports and provide insights to leadership to support business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Help support the implementation of a new HRIS/payroll platform.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Maintain payroll system integrity and assist with testing and implementation of system enhancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive payroll experience, including at least 3 years managing or leading payroll operations.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax compliance, including quarterly and annual filings.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with experience managing large datasets.
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience leading or participating in an HRIS or payroll system implementation.
• Experience working with multi-pay cycle payroll environments.
• CPP certification or similar payroll certification is a plus.