Payroll Manager

Davidson, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Payroll Manager

Location: Davidson NC

Reports To: Manager HR Operations

FLSA: Exempt

Position Summary

The Payroll Manager serves as the strategic and operational leader of the companys payroll function ensuring accurate compliant and efficient processing across all employee groups. This role oversees both semi-monthly payroll for salaried employees and the weekly hourly payroll managed by the payroll associate under your supervision. The Payroll Manager plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of payroll data ensuring adherence to multi-state tax laws and driving continuous process improvements within the payroll and accounting systems.

In this critical position you will manage end-to-end payroll operations including general ledger reconciliations tax filings and audit support while collaborating closely with Human Resources and Finance to align payroll practices with organizational goals. This role demands exceptional attention to detail a strong command of ADP Workforce Now and ADP Workforce Manager and the ability to balance day-to-day accuracy with long-term process optimization.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and process the semi-monthly payroll for all salaried employees across multiple states ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
Oversee all hourly payroll operations including processing approving all changes and acting as the primary backup for weekly processing.
Perform and manage all General Ledger (GL) activities including account reconciliation and journal entries to ensure accurate data allocation.
Oversee all payroll tax filings year-end closing processes W-2 preparations and audits.
Ensure full continuous compliance with all federal state and local payroll laws tax regulations and special deductions (e.g. garnishments union dues).
Monitor and audit payroll processes to identify and mitigate risks.
Ensure full compliance with multi-state payroll tax regulations and special deductions for garnishments and union dues.
Identify opportunities for and lead process improvements including new process or application implementations to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.
Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors for all payroll-related matters.
Provide detailed payroll reports and analyses to the finance department for budgeting and forecasting.
Serve as the first point of contact for employees with payroll-related questions or issues providing timely and professional assistance.
Develop implement and maintain new payroll policies procedures and controls to improve efficiency and ensure compliance.
Collaborate closely with the HR and Finance teams to streamline processes and address inter-departmental issues.
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and data security for all employee payroll information.

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or related discipline; or equivalent professional experience (minimum 5 years in payroll management).
23 years of experience in general ledger reconciliation journal entry preparation and payroll-related accounting.
Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now and ADP Workforce Manager required.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables complex formulas and data analysis.
Deep understanding of multi-state payroll administration including exempt/non-exempt classifications tax compliance garnishments and union dues.
Demonstrated ability to lead mentor and collaborate across departments with a proactive and innovative approach.
Exceptional attention to detail organizational skills and commitment to continuous improvement.

Required Experience:

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Position: Payroll ManagerLocation: Davidson NCReports To: Manager HR OperationsFLSA: ExemptPosition SummaryThe Payroll Manager serves as the strategic and operational leader of the companys payroll function ensuring accurate compliant and efficient processing across all employee groups. This role ov...