Senior Manager, Payroll

What will your job look like?

The Senior Manager, Payroll is a member of the MTM Accounting and Finance team who implements, maintains and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes and other deductions.  This role works closely with employees at all levels to assure compliance with established accounting policies, procedures, and legal requirements pertaining to payroll.  The Senior Manager, Payroll is also responsible for supervision of Payroll Associates.

This position will be a hybrid position in our Lake St. Louis Office.

What you’ll do:

• Certify systems are established to optimize workflow, meet the needs of the payroll rules as dictated by internal policies and collective bargaining agreements, maximize technical efficiencies (specifically incorporating an AI focus), and secure data

• Oversee all aspects of payroll management including routine payroll processing, tax and benefits compliance and reporting, and SOX compliance

• Monitor applicable federal, state and local regulations to ensure full wage-and-hour compliance

• Analyze payroll processes and controls, identify efficiencies, drive change, and manage priorities

• Ensure accuracy and timely processing of payroll

• Partner closely with HR, Finance, and Legal to ensure payroll data accuracy and streamline workflow automation

• Develop, manage and provide continuous coaching to direct reports in order to meet/exceed accounting performance expectations and goals

• Manage payroll audits, 401K audits, reconciliations, tax reporting and year-end processes (ex. W-2s)

• Perform special projects as assigned by the Accounting & Finance leadership

What you’ll need:

Experience, Education & Certifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

• 7+ years of progressive payroll experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity overseeing a team

• Proficiency in modern payroll software (Workday strongly preferred) and HRIS integrations

• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word

Skills:

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and teamwork skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to meet strict deadlines

• Ability to multi-task and set priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Precise attention to detail

• Reliable, trustworthy and ethical

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Even Better If You Have:

• Associates degree with emphases in accounting or appropriate experience preferred

• Workday experience strongly preferred

• Active Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation is preferred

What’s in it for you:

• Health and Life Insurance Plans

• Dental and Vision Plans

• 401(k) with a company match

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

• Maternity/Paternity Leave

• Casual Dress Environment

• Tuition Reimbursement

• MTM Perks Discount Program

• Leadership Mentoring Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer: MTM is an equal opportunity employer.  MTM considers qualified candidates with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, State, and Federal law.  If you are in need of accommodations, please contact MTM’s People & Culture.