Payroll Manager

Responsibilities:

• Processes maintains and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate biweekly payroll transactions including salaries bonuses garnishments taxes and other deductions.
  
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires terminations and changes to pay rates.
  
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
  
• Reviews the computation of pay and associated deductions for accuracy.
  
• Ensures compliance with federal state and local payroll wage and hour laws and best practices.
  
• Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors as needed.
  
• Responds to and resolves any inquiries regarding paychecks or payroll processing/reporting.
  
• Ensures payroll issues are escalated and resolved promptly and accurately.
  
• Establish oversee and implement internal processes for payroll working with the People Team and finance.
  
• Fosters and maintains business partner relationships with practice managers department managers and the finance team.
  
• Maintains payroll guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures.
  
• Works with payroll vendor on the setup of states for tax purposes.
  
• Oversees retirement programs for employees; this may include profit sharing 401(k) and nonqualified deferral plans.
  
• Analyzes programs identifying opportunities for improvement and enhancement; researches and recommends changes.
  
• Provides expert administration of plans.
  
• Review with management and broker quarterly and annual plan performance. Recommends revisions and modifications to plans based on performance.
  
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with plan administrators financial advisors benefit brokers and other service providers and vendors.
  
• Performs annual testing and audit requirements.
  
• Assist the People Team with other special projects and audits as needed.
  

Requirements

• 5 years of payroll experience required
  
• Bachelors degree in Accounting Business Administration Human Resources or a related field. Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use HRIS system and benefits databases. Knowledge of Paylocity a plus.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work independently.
  
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation balancing internal control and payroll taxes. Extensive knowledge in administration of 401(k) plans and rules and the ability to explain these plans to employees.
  
• Effective planning and priority setting. Ability to work several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
  
• Attention to detail and a sense of urgency.