Payroll Manager - Hybrid

We are seeking a dedicated Payroll Manager with extensive experience in managing high-volume payrolls and a strong background in leadership and management. This position offers a unique hybrid role that combines your expertise in payroll processing and your skills in team management. If you're looking for an opportunity to lead in a dynamic payroll environment, we encourage you to apply and be part of our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise the processing of weekly, biweekly, and monthly payrolls for multi-state, non-union, and union employees.
• Manage a team of up to 5 payroll administrators, providing guidance and support.
• Review payrolls and transmit payroll files.
• Ensure compliance with payroll best practices, guidelines, and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancements in payroll operations.
• Coordinate the integration of timekeeping and payroll systems.
• Oversee payroll changes, including new hires, terminations, and salary adjustments.
• Review manual checks and wire transfers.
• Play a pivotal role during company conversions and acquisitions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws.
• Provide supervision and coaching to team members.
• Collaborate with auditors during SOX, internal, and external audits.
• Coordinate testing for new extensions, system upgrades, calculation setups, projects, and data analyses.
• Work closely with the Human Resources and Accounting teams to reconcile discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports for audit purposes.
• Resolve payroll-related issues and answer inquiries.
• Escalate complex questions to the Payroll Director when necessary.
• Manage Workers Compensation and Multiple Work Site location reports on a quarterly basis.
• Coordinate State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) rate changes, update ADP charges, and investigate ADP invoices for accuracy.
• Assist in resolving any tax variances presented by the payroll tax accountant.
• Coordinate quarter and year-end activities.
• Collaborate with IT on testing new processes and interfaces.
• Provide professional and timely customer service to internal, external, and third-party stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• A proven track record with 3+ years of experience as a Payroll Manager, processing payrolls for over 5000+ employees.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Certified Payroll Professional designation is required.
• Extensive experience in managing multistate payrolls.
• Up-to-date knowledge of payroll procedures and related laws.
• Familiarity with payroll software, such as ADP Vantage or WFN, and ADP reporting.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and build effective team relationships.
• Experience in system implementations.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in labor and payroll tax laws.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and union contracts.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.