Payroll Manager

Role + Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor payroll staff, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback
• Oversee weekly and/or bi-weekly payroll processing for employees in two states, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Serve as backup for payroll functions and ensure effective cross-training for ongoing coverage
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, including tax filings and wage reporting
• Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate employee data and benefit deductions
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Work with the Controller to implement, maintain, and update payroll policies and procedures to reflect regulatory changes and best practices
• Cook with external vendors for payroll software, tax filings, and year-end reporting (e.g., W-2s)
• Partner with the Controller on process improvement initiatives to optimize payroll efficiency and accuracy
• Through collaboration with supervisors, address and rectify inefficient practices
• Hold the line and stand firm in enforcing payroll policies, providing support and data to help supervisors hold their teams accountable as needed

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience leading, supervising, mentoring, or developing employees
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with employees, managers, and external stakeholders
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills, including the ability to interpret regulations, investigate issues, and implement practical solutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other business software applications
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced environment