Payroll Leader
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About Burns
Burns is a nationally respected provider of specialized engineering services bringing highlytechnical soughtafter engineering expertise to complex transportation and critical infrastructure projects.
For more than 50 years we have built our reputation on outstanding client service. Ranked a Top Workplace and ENR Top 500 Design Firm we are personally invested in helping our clients achieve their goals sharing in their passions and successfully guiding them through the challenges of complex projects using our no surprises Burns Unique Client Experience.
We are currently seeking aPayroll Leader to join our headquarters inPhiladelphia PA.
Position Summary
The Payroll Leader is responsible for overseeing the companys payroll operations ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing tax filings and compliance with legal requirements. The Payroll Leader will establish and implement the payroll functions standard practices and also serve as a point of contact for payrollrelated inquiries.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Payroll Processing:
- Oversee and manage the endtoend payroll process and ensure accurate timely multistate payrolls for 500 salaried and hourly employees on a bimonthly basis including offcycle payrolls when required.
- Process payroll changes including new hires terminations and salary adjustments in a timely manner.
- Review and validate payroll calculations (i.e. earnings deductions benefits and taxes)
- Address and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
- Prepare and submit payrollrelated reports and filings such as tax payments yearend forms audit requests and other required documentation.
- Prepare monthend accounting entries.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy efficiency and service delivery.
- Compliance & Reporting:
- Maintains payroll policies and procedures to ensure compliance with company policy.
- Implement strong internal controls to audit the accuracy of each payroll.
- Stay updated on changes in payroll and tax legislation and implement necessary changes to maintain compliance.
- Ensure compliance with federal state and local payroll regulations.
- Maintain uptodate knowledge of wage and hour laws and other relevant regulations.
- Responsible for resolving tax issues and payroll related reconciling items including working with taxing authorities Accounting and UKG technical support personnel.
- Coordinates the preparation of regulatory reporting and ad hoc management reporting.
- Provides support and prepares information required for internal / external audit processes.
- Maintain and update employee payroll records in compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Employee Support & Communication:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding payroll issues (e.g. paycheck discrepancies tax withholdings benefits deductions).
- Resolve payroll discrepancies and issues in a timely and professional manner.
- System Management & Improvements:
- Manage and optimize payroll systems and software ensuring they meet the needs of the organization.
- Manage payroll systems ensuring proper functioning and integration with Accounting software.
- Work with UKG to evaluate system updates and functionality to gain process efficiencies.
- Benefits Administration:
- Work with HR to assist in the administration of state and Burns disability plans.
- Coordinate payrollrelated benefits administration including deductions for health insurance retirement contributions Health Savings Accounts Flexible Spending Accounts and other employee benefits.
- Ensure proper enrollment changes and deductions are applied according to company policies and employee elections.
- Collaboration:
- Collaborate with HR and finance departments to ensure seamless data exchange and accurate reporting.
- Assist in training HR Accounting and managers on payrollrelated processes.
- Documentation & Confidentiality:
- Maintain accurate payroll records including timesheets pay stubs and tax forms.
- Ensure strict confidentiality of employee pay and personal information.
Qualifications:
- Education:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Human Resources or related field (preferred).
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or similar certification is a plus.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience including a minimum of 2 years managing a multistate payroll process with 500 employees.
- Proven experience with payroll software.
- UKG and/or Deltek experience are strongly preferred.
- Must have experience with payroll tax and benefits administration compliance.
- Skills & Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of federal state and local payroll laws and tax regulations.
- Excellent attention to detail and problemsolving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fastpaced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels.
Employment Type
Full-Time
