Associate Manager Payroll

About the Role:

You will manage the Associations payroll operations ensuring accurate processing and recording of payroll and safeguarding of cash assets and confidential information. You will report to the Senior Manager - Payroll and use a hybrid work schedule.

You Will:

• Complete all aspects of payroll processing for U.S. and Canada including multistate and provincial payrolls garnishments taxes benefits related impacts and special compensation programs.
• Approve payroll calendars cut-off timelines and paydays; perform year-on-year validation.
• Complete the annual workers compensation audit.
• Manage payments related to agency temporary staff invoices and payroll processing fees.
• Prepare and file federal state and local payroll tax returns (monthly quarterly annually).
• Audit and Submit W-2s 1099s and other year-end tax documents.
• Balance W-2s to payroll records Reconcile box 135 wages withholdings to Forms 941 and internal registrations
• Ensure accuracy of records by reviewing and approving time entries exemptions direct deposits garnishments deductions taxes and employee master file changes
• Validate earnings tax withholdings deductions leaves bonuses and 401(k)/retirement plan eligibility; reconcile payroll reports to ensure accuracy.
• Oversee compliance with statutory reporting and filing requirements in US and Canada including PA LST WA DOL and NY Disability
• Manage team members remotely across global locations ensuring performance and delivery of payroll activities.
• Be the trusted payroll advisor and primary liaison across HR leadership and employees providing subject matter expertise and driving resolution of payroll matters through close partnership with teams.
• Partner with Finance to perform and oversee on payroll accounting task GL payroll reconciliation balance sheet journal entries and monthend close activities.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance (SOX/internal controls) by performing ongoing audits and controls testing; comply with all audit requirements and internal control standards.
• Support internal and external auditors; implement recommended improvements to controls and process documentation
• Partner with HRIS IT vendors and Finance to improve payroll processes and resolve system related issues
• Be the Oracle Payroll expert managing configurations troubleshooting and system enhancements and automation.
• Maintain payroll system tables earnings deductions and reporting configurations.
• Implement process improvements opportunities and workflow efficiencies.