Lidl US is searching for the next Payroll Manager to join our HR team! The Payroll Manager is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of the payroll department. This role works in close collaboration with the finance, accounting, and HR teams to reconcile payroll data according to company policies and accounting practices. The Payroll Manager will serve as a subject matter expert in compliance, advanced payroll analytics, audits, and payroll reconciliation. This position does not have any direct reports.
** This position reports to our headquarters in Arlington, VA on a hybrid 3-day schedule. **
What You’ll Do• Effectively manage projects and project timelines while working independently and collaboratively to achieve short, medium, and long-term departmental visions
• Evaluate industry best practices and monitor developments and innovations within the retail sector particular to their business that may be beneficial to the daily operations of the organization
• Analyze and evaluate projects and develop ideas and/or practical solutions for streamlining business processes
• Manage and own the entire payroll process, including preparation, processing, and reconciliation of multi-company and multi-state payroll, ensuring payroll is accurately and timely calculated, processed, and disbursed for all employees.
• Stay current with payroll tax compliance and industry best practices around payroll processing, tax liability and accounting principles
• Analyze and optimize payroll processes and systems ensuring accuracy, efficiency and compliance with local tax laws, regulations, and statutory requirements in all states of operation
• Oversees annual and quarterly payroll tax audits with various federal, state and local agencies
• Manage account reconciliation for payrolls, tax filings and vendor invoicing
• Resolve escalations by providing root cause analysis and corrective action for complex and non routine situations for all levels of employees and management
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Strong functional knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws
• Detailed knowledge of HRIS systems (ADP and SAP preferred)
• Ability to gather and analyze information derived from multiple sources and summarize findings concisely and clearly
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in a related field
• In lieu of degree, 5+ years of experience in related field will meet the education and related experience requirements listed above
• 2+ years of ADP WorkforceNow experience
• CPP preferred
• Experience processing payroll for 1000+ employees preferred
At Lidl, we know that in order for our people to do their best, they must be at their best. That’s why as a company, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry.
All our Lidl employees are eligible to receive the following benefits:
Medical | Dental | Vision coveragePaid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO)401k Plan (+ 5% company match and 2 year vesting schedule)And so much more, visit our benefits page for more details and the latest updates
In addition to the great benefits above, our Full-Time employees receive these additional benefits: Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Critical Illness and/or Accident Insurance, Parental Leave – 100% pay for birth mothers and non-birth parents, Additional Paid Time-Off & Sick Time.
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