Manager, Payroll

Job Summary

• This role is responsible for managing accurate payroll delivery through metrics and documentation, implementing controls and system changes, and ensuring vendor coordination. The role oversees audits, collaborates with other departments, and develops training programs, while also contributing to process improvement and talent management. The role also ensures timely implementation of system-related updates and process-related changes.
  

Responsibilities

• Manages and ensures the timely delivery of metrics and comprehensive documentation for all payroll-related activities to meet objectives and maintain accuracy.
• Implements process controls to ensure prompt resolution of errors and effective implementation of permanent fixes.
• Updates and implements all system and process-related changes to maintain efficient operations.
• Manages vendor deliverables and escalates and resolves discrepancies promptly.
• Ensures appropriate and regular audits of payroll data, including employee hours, salaries, and deductions, to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Coordinates with other departments to ensure timely and accurate reporting of payroll data, while resolving any issues or discrepancies.
• Develops and implements training programs for employees on payroll policies and procedures, while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Acts as subject matter expert, identifies opportunities for process improvement and policy development and recommends changes in alignment with business tactics and strategy.
• Performs talent management responsibilities including recruitment, performance management, coaching and career development.
  

Education & ExperienceRecommended

• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
• Typically has 7-10 years of job-related experience or 5-7 years of management experience, preferably in payroll/HR administration, payroll processing, or a related field.
  

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
  

Knowledge & Skills

• Accounting
• Auditing
• Calculations
• Data Entry
• External Auditing
• Finance
• General Ledger
• Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
• Internal Auditing
• Internal Controls
• Multi-State Payroll
• Payroll Administration
• Payroll Processing
• Payroll Reporting
• Payroll Systems
• Payroll Tax
• Process Improvement
• Reconciliation
• SAP Applications
• Workday (Software)
  

Cross-Org Skills

• Customer Centricity
• Prioritization
• Resilience
• Team Management
• Strategic Thinking
  

Impact & Scope

• Impacts function and leads projects requiring understanding of multiple disciplines or areas of HP.
  

Complexity

• Uses managerial concepts and company objectives to resolve issues in creative and effective ways.
  

Disclaimer

• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.