Our client, a top building materials distribution company, is actively looking for a Payroll Manager.
POSITION SUMMARY
The primary function of the Payroll Manager position is to provide direction and leadership to payroll specialists and be responsible for payroll processes performed at the local division level.
Duties & Responsibilities
A. Management of local payroll responsibilities:
o Manage local payroll specialists (3) for processing division payroll of over 1200 team members in multiple states and locations across the Northeast Region.
o Review and approve weekly payroll Time and Attendance System and submissions of multiple payroll groups.
o Review Payroll Specialists 3 rd party requests (e.g., verification of employment, state reporting, unemployment claims, workers' compensations, garnishment, etc.)
o Manage the Employment Security Commission & DOL claims process(mainly unemployment claims)
o Process child support requests from different agencies including gross wages and deductions reports
o Partner with local management to ensure time cards are accurate and discrepancies resolved timely
o Review payroll spreadsheets used for special pay rates, for entry into Time & Attendance system.
o Review additional pay templates (commission, bonus, one-time deductions, etc.)
o Ensure all SOX controls and internal policies are maintained.
o Review payroll journal entries and GL activity. Collaborate with Accounting to ensure coding is accurate.
o Prepare and/or approve all balance sheet account reconciliations for payroll related G/L accounts.
o Ensure correct vacation/PTO plan and accrual policies are recorded and in compliance.
o Review GL related files to ensure personnel are categorized per company policy.
o Collaborate with management and develop metrics to assist with operational decisions.
o Manage benefit administration at the local division level, working closely with Company HR
o Manage local team responsible for onboarding process
o Communicating HR policies to local management and facilitate compliance (e.g. FMLA)
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree preferred.
7+ years of related experience with a minimum of 2 yrs supervisory experience
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation preferred
Centralized and multi-state payroll experience
Ceridian and or Dayforce experience a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Travel to locations across the region if needed.