Payroll Manager

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ePac Flexible Packaging has locations across the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Australia. Built on breakthrough digital printing, ePac is at the crossroads of advanced technology and manufacturing. ePac’s mission is to provide consumer packaged goods companies with the ability to compete with large brands with great packaging. Our customers are predominantly small and medium-sized CPGs focused on creating natural and innovative products.

Since opening our first manufacturing facility in 2016, our mission has been clear – to help small brands obtain big brand presence, give back to the communities we serve, and contribute to the creation of a more sustainable, circular economy.

This remote role has a salary range of $80,000–$110,000 depending on skills and experience, with a generous leave and benefits package.

Benefits include:

• 3 Medical Options
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer‑paid short and long term disability
• 401(k) with employer match
• 120 hours Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Potential for company bonus
• and more!

Summary Of Position

The Payroll Manager leads all aspects of payroll processing including balancing payroll budget, documenting all transactions related to employee wages, commissions, and bonuses. The role supports both onsite and remote team members, coordinating closely with Finance, HR, and Operations. The Payroll Manager owns biweekly payroll processing, year‑end activities, and audits, ensuring accurate payroll operations, strict regulatory compliance across states, and data integrity across multi‑state, multi‑company payrolls.

Essential

Functions And Responsibilities Biweekly Payroll Processing (US locations, backup for Canada as needed)

• Lead end‑to‑end multi‑state, multi‑company payroll processing for exempt and non‑exempt employees (350+ employees, over 27 states with 11 separate entities), including wage/hour classifications, overtime, bonuses, commissions, variable compensation, profit sharing, garnishments, leave, terminations, and adjustments.
• Ensure accurate tax with holdings, benefit deductions, wage garnishments, child support orders, and reimbursement workflows; manage jurisdiction‑specific nuances.
• Reconcile payroll data for accuracy; resolve discrepancies with HR, site managers, and department supervisors.
• Ensure payroll runs are completed on time and in compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Process and submit international monthly payroll through HRIS system for EOR population.

Tax Compliance & Payments

• Prepare and file all required payroll tax returns (federal, state, local in the US) and respond to notices from tax authorities.
• Manage year‑to‑date tax reporting, unemployment insurance, and reconciliations for the US.
• Stay current with payroll tax regulations across the US; advise on changes affecting payroll.

Quarterly/Year‑End Processing & Audits

• Lead tasks including W‑2s, quarterly 941s, 940, 1099s (if applicable) and related state filings.
• Prepare and distribute year‑end payroll documents; respond to employee inquiries and provide year‑end guidance.
• Coordinate internal and external audits related to payroll and payroll tax compliance.

Internal Controls & Data Integrity

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of payroll processes, controls, and SOPs.
• Perform regular reconciliations of payroll GL accounts, benefits, with holdings, and payroll accounts.
• Monitor access controls, data security, and confidentiality of payroll information.

System Management & Optimization

• Administer and optimize the payroll system (Rippling) for US, including setup, tax rules, reporting, and workflows.
• Collaborate with IT/HR to implement system updates, patches, and process improvements; support integrations with time and attendance systems.
• Oversee funding feeds.
• Develop and generate payroll reports for management, audits, and compliance; provide insights to operations leadership.
• Prepare and present regular payroll and benefits metrics and analytics to senior leadership; identify opportunities for cost savings and program enhancements.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with HR/Benefits to onboard/offboard…