Sr. Manager, Payroll Services (part-time / Stamford, CT)

Position Summary

Responsible for processing company payrolls, payroll analysis and payroll tax reporting, while adhering to wage & hour laws, federal and state regulations, and Company policies.

Core Responsibilities

• Coincides the timely and accurate processing of employee payroll data utilizing Dayforce Payroll.
• Initiates funding processes for net payroll, payroll taxes, and all deductions.
• Serves as the administrator for the Supplemental Savings Plan, prepares, and submits Plan contributions for deposit.
• Manages 401(k) and FSA discrimination testing and initiates corrective actions as required.
• Supports annual compliance activities including workers’ compensation annual renewal, R&D tax credit, apportionment of payroll tax data for external tax group, and required Company surveys.
• Develops and monitors accounting-related payroll functions including general ledger interface and account reconciliations.
• Partners with outside tax consultants to interpret and implement payroll related tax regulation changes.
• Manages outside payroll tax vendor to ensure payroll tax reporting and remittances are timely and in compliance with all Federal, State, and Local tax regulations.
• Serves as a point of contact for the Federal, State and Local tax authorities.
• Reviews and researches all incoming tax notices and forwards to outside tax vendor as applicable ensuring timely resolution.
• Prepares tax reporting reconciliations to payroll records ensuring accurate Federal, State and Local tax submissions by outside tax vendor.
• Serves as the main point of contact for audits including Corporate, 401(k), Workers Compensation, Federal and State audits.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; or five to seven years related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation helpful.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• A thorough understanding of payroll administration and payroll legislation is essential for this position.
• Experience with Dayforce HCM and Dayforce Payroll.
• Strong understanding of payroll accounting and GL entries.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and implement current payroll legislation.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries from federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Advanced and creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical abilities, and detail oriented.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• This position is primarily sedentary and performed in an office or professional work environment.
• The ability to sit for extended periods, use a computer and other office equipment, communicate effectively, and occasionally move within the work area is required.
• This position is primarily office-based with occasional travel required (up to 20%), including overnight travel as needed.

Supervisory Requirements

(if applicable)

This role does not have direct supervisory or managerial responsibility.

Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities and may be modified as business needs require. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to: actual or perceived race, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, color, age, creed, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status and military service, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws and ordinance. For more information about your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit: EEOC Know Your RightsUSERRA RightsFamily and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)E-Verify (English and Spanish)Right to Work (English and Spanish) We strive to make our Career opportunities website accessible to all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or hiring process, please email the Knoa Pharma LLC Talent Acquisition team at careers@pharma.com. This email is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require assistance. The Company does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for any fees, commission, or any type of payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written agreement between the Company and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee. Under certain state law, we may be required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for the jobs covered by this description. Actual salary determinations will take into account factors such as work location, prior education or training and experience, job related knowledge, and demonstrated skills aligned with the Company’s internal leveling guidelines and benchmarks. Resumes may be considered in the order they are received.