Payroll Manager

The Payroll Manager will primarily be responsible for oversight and administration of our US payroll activities and for the management and development of our payroll team. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining partnerships with Legal, Human Resources ( HR ), Tax along ensuring compliance with federal, state and local agencies. The ideal candidate will have experience driving innovative and best-in-class payroll processes to ensure timely and accurate employee payroll and provide efficiencies in the payroll process. In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience leading a payroll team in a high growth environment along with a strong understanding of US payroll laws.

Maintains payroll information by designing systems; directing the collection, calculation, and entering of data. Updates payroll records by reviewing and approving changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job titles, and department/ division transfers.

• Partner with HR and Legal and act as a liaison with outside agencies for non-standard garnishments.

• Evaluate existing payroll policies and procedures and manage updates as needed.

• Manage all 3rd party payroll related vendors and continuously drive improvements in operational processes and design and implement those initiatives.

• Provide guidance, training and development opportunities for the payroll team, including maintaining active engagement and establishing priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Review and approve payroll related journal entries and reconciliations. Provide guidance and support on accounting related items and act as the liaison with the corporate accounting team as needed.

• Research and understand the applicability of a new rules, tax code or relevant legislation pertaining to payroll at the federal and state levels.

• Manage and support periodic internal audit, 401(k), IRS and worker compensation audits. Qualifications Education_and_Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree required and CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) preferred. 

• Knowledge of labor practices pertaining to payday law, benefits, payroll and employee taxation, payroll accounting, and employment documentation.

• Knowledge of local and occupational tax withholding and reporting requirements for all US states.

• Proficient using ADP Vantage for payroll and Workforce for time keeping. Knowledge of Oracle HCM and SAP preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel including advanced formula functions and Microsoft Word.

• Ability to prioritize workload of self and team members, multi-task, meet all deadlines, and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with equity compensation and frequent payrolls preferred.