Payroll Manager

Electrifying Benefits

• Health Coverage: Choose from 2 PPO options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX—coverage kicks in just 60 days after the 1st of the month!
• 401K with company match.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Become a stakeholder in our success!
• Quarterly bonuses.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance.
• Generous paid holidays and paid time off accruing.
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.

  Essential Functions

  • Manage and execute full-cycle payroll processing (weekly, biweekly).
  • Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, wage & hour regulations, and tax requirements and remain current on any changes.
  • Maintain compliance with Davis Beacon and Prevailing Wage laws and regulations.
  • Review and approve payroll calculations, adjustments, and off-cycle payments.
  • Oversee payroll tax filings and year-end processing including W-2s and 1099s.
  • Oversee payroll systems (Paylocity) and coordinate system updates or integrations.
  • Generate payroll reports for Finance, HR, and executive leadership.
  • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial audits.
  • Ensure payroll data integrity and security.

    Leadership & Collaboration

    • Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related questions and issue resolution.
    • Ensure internal Payroll and HR policies are adhered to.
    • Ensure managers are trained and can effectively communicate payroll policies and procedures with employees.
    • Partner with Director of Finance on audits, budgeting, accruals, and reconciliation of payroll accounts.
    • Always maintain the highest level of employee confidence and confidentiality.

      Process Improvement

      • Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and enhance operational efficiencies.
      • Develop and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and documentation.
      • Implement best practices and support organizational initiatives that impact payroll.

        Qualifications

        • Experience with payroll software and HRIS systems, specifically Paylocity, perfeared.
        • Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and tax laws.
        • High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
        • Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
        • Strong Excel and system proficiency.
        • Communication and customer service skills.
        • Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize tasks.
        • Leadership and team development capabilities.
        • Preferred: Supervisory or team lead experience, Experience with Davis Beacon/Prevailing wage payroll, and garnishments.
        • Supervisory Responsibility: This position is a supervisory role and the following roles report directly to the Payroll Manager: Staff Accountant/Payroll Specialist.

          Work Environment

          • Office setting with occasional visits to various branches/warehouses and attending meetings.
          • Standard office equipment such as computers, internet, smart phones, and photocopiers.
          • Stand, walk for moderately long distances, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) weight up to 20lbs.
          • Use of a keyboard and type proficiently.
          • Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
          • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
          • Some overnight travel is required, and the employee can reasonably expect on average 5% overnight travel to meet the demands of the position.
          • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record is required for this position.

            Clearances And Certifications

            • U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status required.
            • Background check is required.
            • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred.
            • Clean credit history.

              Education And Experience

              • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
              • Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience, including multi-state payroll.
              • At least 3 years of payroll management experience required.