Payroll Manager (Manager, Finance - A)

Description

• Maintain, manage and audit the timekeeping and payroll function
• Maintain payroll systems and ensure efficiency in workflows, compliance and accuracy in calculations. Manage and resolve issues relating to payroll production
• Provides training and timely performance evaluations
• Communicate and coordinate actively with Operations, HR and Finance to review cross-departmental impacts and account reconciliation
• Respond to payroll inquiries from employees, resolve discrepancies, and provide payroll-related guidance
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of updates to the payroll and timekeeping system including but not limited to new hires, terminations, promotions, demotions, leaves and changes to pay rates
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local payroll, wage and hour laws, and company policies impacting payroll and timekeeping
• Establish and maintain working relationships with external benefit providers to facilitate the smooth and efficient processing of employee enrollment and/or changes
• Facilitates audit by providing records and documentation to auditors
• Supervise, mentor and develop team of payroll professionals
• Develop, implement and maintain payroll policies and procedures
• Continuously evaluate payroll systems and processes, identifying improvement opportunities for optimization and automation
• Prepare and manage payroll related reports, including management reports, reconciliations, third party reports, audit
• Stay updated on relevant changes in federal and state payroll regulations and ensure company compliance with statutory reporting and filing requirements

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with discretion
• Experience with payroll software (UKG preferred)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Ability to interpret and implement new legislations impacting payroll
• Experience with collective bargaining agreements
• At least six years of full-time experience in payroll, preferable mid-large organization
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• At least four years of proven experience managing and supervising payroll team
• In-depth knowledge of Federal and New York State payroll laws, ACA, tax regulations, and labor laws
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes

Benefits

• Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program
• NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP)
• Transit Check Program
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• Prescription Drug Options
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance