Responsibilities

The Payroll Manager is responsible for managing the daily payroll processing for a multi-national company’s weekly and bi-weekly pay cycles. The Payroll Manager is also responsible for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, including tax filings and compliance documentation.

Maintain and update payroll policy and procedures. Audit and approve payment processing. Assist communities and department management with payroll needs. Assist Payroll staff with questions and processes to help develop staff’s Payroll skills. Assist with quarter and year-end processing, including the generation of W2 and T4 reporting. Work with Accounting team on unclaimed wage reporting. Develop queries for audit and reporting purposes. Audit Payroll reports and provide approval for payroll processing upon verification of accuracy. Approve invoices from payroll processing vendor(s), working with them to assure accuracy and timeliness of payroll processing and reporting. Review current payroll processes, assuring they maintain compliance with all applicable laws/guidance and drive improvements to processes. May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and three (3) or more years of relevant work experience required. An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office suite applications, such as Outlook. The ability to learn and work within new systems. Familiarity with payroll processing software, ADP, Equifax, Ceridian, Kronos, and Peoplesoft experience a plus. Effective oral and written communication skills. Strong understanding of state and federal requirements for both payroll and tax Certified Payroll Professional designation preferred.