Payroll Manager

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Job description

The purpose of this position is to establish and maintain consistent payroll processes that enable all employees to be paid appropriately and with accurate controls.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Responsible for the preparation and processing of the biweekly payroll for the United States & Canada.
* Manage the development, implementation, and administration of department records systems and procedures; oversee, monitor, and provide quality control of data entered for all payroll records on the human resources system; ensuring all federal, state and local wage and hour laws are being followed. Oversee and coordinate the planning, implementation and administration of programs to develop adjust, and/or enhance payroll systems and procedures as required, due to changes in tax laws and regulations.
* Oversee the calculation of wages, exemptions, overtime, and deductions in ADP to ensure compliance with federal and state laws; providing information to employees and managers on payroll matters, tax issues and benefit plans.
* Review all payroll time sheets in order to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
* Prepare payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll totals upon receiving reports verifying all data is correct prior to providing checks to employees.
* Upload appropriate file feeds from benefit vendors to ensure appropriate payroll deductions are applied.
* Maintain ADP payroll software with accurate employee information including benefits, direct deposit, local and state tax and other relevant information that must be maintained.
* Plan, coordinate, and oversee the production and distribution of all weekly and bi-weekly paychecks, employee tax statements and notifications as required by law.
* Process forms and documents for unemployment notices, tax withholding and child support orders and other required garnishments based upon payroll data.
* Electronically release timesheets, expenses, and vendor invoices for third party temporary employees for payment through PayReel payroll system. Post and reconcile general ledger each payroll cycle. Assist with other tasks and projects in Human Resources as time permits.
* Prepare and distribute monthly payroll reports to department leaders, finance and human resources as appropriate.
* Other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

* Associates or Bachelors Degree in Accounting or equivalent related experience required.
* 3-5 years of experience in payroll preferred.
* General knowledge of accounting principles, multi-state payroll and employment guidelines and income tax laws.
* Ability to identify, analyze and resolve complex payroll problems.
* Working knowledge of computers and application software (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, ADP).
* Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to deliver superior service and build lasting relationships by demonstrating the companys Core Values: innovative, one team, passion and integrity